Fencing Coach

Fencing Coach

This role is for a BFA-qualified coach who will lead and develop fencing for pupils in Years 9-13, running term-time coaching sessions, refereeing fixtures and growing a club currently of around 15 fencers. You will work with the Director of Sport and the staff member in charge of fencing to deliver high-quality foil coaching, support pupils competing at Public Schools events and contribute to a welcoming sporting culture on a large campus.

What you'll be doing

• Plan and deliver purposeful, age-appropriate fencing coaching sessions (mainly foil) for Years 9-13.
• Referee matches at school fixtures (home and away) and support match organisation as required.
• Support the staff member in charge of fencing to maintain standards, behaviour expectations and progression pathways for pupils.
• Prepare pupils for the Public Schools Fencing Championships (three full days in March) and other competitions.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times and work with the safeguarding and pastoral teams to protect pupil welfare.
• Liaise with the Director of Sport about timetable, fixtures and any additional training sessions or trips.

(Practical pattern) Sessions currently run during term time: Tuesdays 16:00-18:00 and Thursdays 15:00-18:00, with earlier Thursday starts (14:00) when away; some Saturday refereeing or optional training is required. There is flexibility to extend sessions and occasional travel for competitions.

What we're looking for

Essential

• BFA coaching qualification and registration on the BFA Coaching Register.
• Experience coaching young fencers and delivering structured sessions.
• Ability to referee school fixtures and manage match situations calmly.
• Strong professional integrity, discretion and the ability to build positive rapport with pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

• Proven experience coaching foil across a range of ages/abilities.
• Experience preparing pupils for multi-day competitions or championship events.

If your background is primarily in coaching rather than school employment, this role can form part of an existing coaching circuit or be developed into a larger school-based commitment.

About the team

The Sports Department runs a broad programme beyond the core sports and includes fencing among many options. The Fencing Club currently comprises about 15 pupils from Years 9-13 and sits within a department that supports both school and House fixtures. You will work closely with the Director of Sport and the staff member in charge of fencing and have access to on-site sports facilities and administrative support for fixtures and travel.

What we offer

• Competitive contributory occupational pension scheme and death in service benefit (subject to eligibility)
• Single membership of a private medical insurance scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Cash health plan (+Medicash) and Employee Assistance Programme
• Payment for eye tests and contribution toward corrective eyewear (subject to eligibility)
• Personal accident insurance
• School fee remission (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the School Sports Centre and access to on-site facilities, including the Queen's Sports Centre, athletics track, golf course and multiple pitches
• Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice on electric vehicles (subject to eligibility)
• Lunch during normal working day, free on-site parking and invitations to school productions
• Continuing professional development as part of the School's talent management programme

About us

Charterhouse is an independent coeducational boarding and day school set on a 250-acre campus in Godalming, Surrey. Founded in 1611, the School offers entry at 13+ and 16+ and provides A Levels plus EPQ or the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. The co-curriculum includes over 80 activities and extensive sporting facilities across campus.

Charterhouse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

How to Apply

Applications should be made in accordance with the School's application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School's website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.

All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening.

For more information, please contact Charles Marsh on

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