Epsom College is an independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for approximately 1150 pupils aged 11 to 18 years. The School is located approximately one mile from Epsom town, below Epsom Downs, in fine buildings set in a beautiful tree filled campus of some 80 acres. Founded in 1855, the College has high academic standards and offers a very wide range of co-curricular activities. The College's original foundation is The Royal Medical Foundation and links with the medical profession remain strong.
We are looking to recruit a Rugby Forward Specialist Coach to join our dynamic rugby programme.
Hours
Monday to Thursday 2-4pm during the Michaelmas term time.
Additional rugby specific clinics for two hours a week.
Commitment to pre-season training and sports tours during school holidays, up to 7 days.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director of Rugby to advance the rugby programme.
Deliver high-quality coaching for the under-18s senior XV, coordinating with both internal and external coaches.
Lead as the forwards coach.
Provide coaching during all games and activity sessions.
Manage the Elite Rugby Programme, including:
Individual and small group technical coaching sessions.
Coordination with Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
Assist with other tasks as required by the Director of Sport or Headmaster to ensure smooth school operations.
Supervision of pupils ensuring an active and motivational session
An awareness of health and safety
Required Skills/ Essential Criteria:
Experience coaching forward and the set piece.
Understanding of the role of sport and activities in individual development.
Proven ability to motivate and encourage participation.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently with a proactive, flexible, and positive approach.
Proficiency in IT software, including Word and Excel.
Excellent administration skills and attention to detail.
Understanding of school sporting commitments.
An understanding and commitment to safeguarding protocols within a school environment.
Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to contribute to coaching in one or more major sports.
Desirable Criteria:
Played or coached at an elite level.
Ability to use video analysis software.
UKCC Level 3: RFU Advanced Coaching Award Desirable.
The selection panel may enhance any or all of the desirable criteria to make a decision.
Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and attend mandatory training
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About
Epsom College
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Epsom College
College Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT17 4JQ
United Kingdom
+44 1372 821000
The College has grown significantly in the past seven years, with pupil numbers rising 40% as the result of the opening of our Lower School in 2016, and growth throughout the rest of the College. We admit pupils into Years 7, 9, and 12, and each year around 220 new children join our community, with an average of five pupils applying for every space.
Epsom is a happy school. Almost all our pupils remain with us for their A-levels, and staff retention is equally strong. Around 60% of staff live onsite, which lends the College a real sense of community and togetherness.
From 8am until 6pm, our 72-acre campus is alive with learning; academic lessons also take place on Saturday mornings meaning that pupils have time each day to learn and develop outside the classroom. Our co-curricular programme - which features a vast array of clubs, societies and activities each week - is award-winning (picking up the 'Best of the Best' accolade from The Week for six consecutive years); our CCF is one of the largest in the UK; and our Duke of Edinburgh programme currently has over 100 pupils completing their Gold or Silver award.
In addition, our timetable features wellbeing lessons, an award-winning Personal Social Development offering, and an hour each week for volunteering in the community. Last year Epsom pupils gave 9,830 hours of their time to help local charities, schools, and community groups.
When pupils aren't busy with all of the above, they can relax and catch up with friends in their House. We have 13 single-sex Houses for all our pupils from Year 9 upwards (whether they are day pupils or boarders). This combination of single sex accommodation within a co-ed environment gives us the best of both worlds.
The fact our houses are physical buildings, where pupils can step through the door into a space that's entirely their own, is key to the success of our pastoral programme. This was part of the reason why Epsom was named Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing (2022-23).
Sport is central to the College. We have been named the top co-ed school for sport in south east England, and compete in county and national finals in all our major sports across all age groups. Over 22 sports are offered to our pupils, and the aim is to encourage participation for all - we regularly field D and E teams, and see an average of 90% of pupils playing competitive fixtures.
Our focus on delivering an all-round education, that develops the whole child, is regularly celebrated. In the past four years, in both the TES and Independent School of the Year Awards, we have been a finalist in the categories of Boarding School of The Year, Co-Ed School of the Year, SLT of the Year, Creativity in Teaching, Student Wellbeing, Community Initiative, and Sporting Achievement. We were voted the overall winner at the Independent School of the Year awards (2022-23), and the Sunday Times' most improved school in the UK for 2024.
We hope that you are excited by the opportunity to come and join the fantastic teachers and support staff who work here.
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