Job Description

Caterham is a UK leading co-educational day and boarding school and awarded Times Educational Supplement Best Independent Senior School in 2023. We are a high-achieving, ambitious and friendly school recognised for our academic achievement, our innovation and our Wellbeing programme, which underpins all that we do here. Our academic results consistently place us as a top-performing UK independent school. Caterham is an EdTech 50 and an Apple Distinguished School, winner of the TES 'Best Use of Digital' award and the first UK school to be awarded the National Children's Bureau's Wellbeing for Schools Award.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver effective coaching sessions to children of all abilities as part of the Caterham School Hockey Academy Ensure that players experience a safe, inclusive fun and positive environment in which they can progress their hockey skills. Assess and monitor player performance, provide feedback and guidance to support player development. Provide coaching in Term Time and School Holidays throughout the year

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

Minimum Level 1 Hockey Coaching Qualification, though a higher qualification is desirable. Has played hockey at a high level and ideally has experience coaching in schools or clubs. Understand what is required to successfully develop players to progress and enjoy their hockey through your own playing experience Be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check Can work as lead coach or as part of a team to deliver first class Hockey coaching Be able to coach Academy sessions at Caterhams family of schools. Hardworking and reliable with high standards and excellent attention to detail Excellent organisational, timekeeping and communication skills Inspirational, enthusiastic, and a positive role model. Committed to personal development and self-improvement

Working Hours

Expected Term Time up to 10 hours per week


Holiday Camps run during all school Holidays throughout the year.

Hourly Rate

- Competitive


Please visit the vacancies page of our website www.caterhamschool.co.uk/vacancies for more information and to apply or alternatively contact hr@caterhamschool.uk should you have any further questions. The closing date for applications is

9.00am on Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 9.00am;

although early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.



Caterham School is committed to applying its equality, diversion and inclusion policy at all stages of recruitment and selection and to ensuring that our employees are always treated fairly and equally in every part of school life.


One of the top co-educational schools in England.


Learning at Caterham School is an exciting adventure, full of opportunities for personal development, achievement, and enjoyment. We believe that all of our pupils can be successful in an environment that is caring, optimistic, and encouraging. Our results are a testament to the uniquely supportive environment that is Caterham's hallmark.

Caterham School

Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6YA


Telephone:

44 (0)1883 343028

www.caterhamschool.co.uk