Casual Rugby Coach

Tonbridge School has a long-standing reputation for sporting excellence, with rugby playing a central role in its vibrant co-curricular life. The Rugby Academy is dynamic, forward-thinking and staffed by a team of professional coaches who have played and coached at the highest levels. Their expertise ensures that Tonbridge remains at the forefront of coaching innovation, and the department maintains strong relationships with leading professional clubs and national governing bodies, including Saracens RFC, Harlequins RFC, and the RFU.

This post presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to this high-performing environment. The successful candidate will support the coaching of Tonbridge boys during games afternoons and possibly match days. They will be a reliable and enthusiastic team player, capable of delivering high-quality coaching, with the ability to coach across the talent spectrum with effective scaffolding techniques, whilst building strong rapport with pupils. Experience in coaching or playing at a high level is highly desirable. A flexible and proactive approach, alongside a genuine passion for player development, will be essential to thrive in this role.

Hours of work

This post is for the period of end of August 2026 until 10 December 2026 (with a possibility to extend into other terms depending on expertise and availability of sessions), on Tuesdays and Thursday games afternoons, with the possibility of Fridays and Saturdays as required. Extra hours may be available depending on demand.

Rate of pay

£20 per hour, including proportionate holiday pay

Closing Date: Thursday 11 June at 12 noon

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced Level.