Hockey Development Coach

Overview

Millfield School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Hockey Development Coach to join our vibrant hockey programme from September 2026. Working with players in Years 9–13, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality coaching, supporting player development, and contributing to the continued success of hockey at Millfield.

In this role, you will lead and coach teams, plan and deliver engaging individual and group training sessions, and support the development of players across a range of ages and abilities. You will also contribute to the progression of our wider coaching pathway by supporting and developing other staff and helping to shape effective coaching structures and schemes of work.

The successful candidate will communicate confidently with players, parents and colleagues, contribute to internal and external hockey communication, and foster the positive, inclusive sporting environment that Millfield is known for. You will attend fixtures, competitions and tours—including some that require overnight stays—and help to build and strengthen relationships with local hockey clubs.

• A degree in sports coaching or a related discipline
• Successful experience coaching hockey within schools, clubs and the England Hockey Player Pathway
• A minimum UKCC Level 2 Hockey Coaching Award
• Strong technical and tactical knowledge and a passion to develop further
• Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills
• The ability to plan, implement and adapt training sessions for a range of abilities
• An umpiring qualification (desirable)

This is a permanent, full time role averaging 42 hours per week, worked Monday to Saturday during term time (32.6 weeks per year), with occasional Sunday work required for fixtures.

In return you will receive a salary of £24,000 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay) along with a number of staff benefits including freshly prepared lunches for only £10.30 per month, access to the school facilities, and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.

Final date to receive applications: noon, 11th February

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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