Sports Coach (Cricket Professional)

The Sports Coach (Cricket professional) is responsible for the delivery of coaching cricket and other sports throughout the whole of the Forest School Group (Senior and Prep). This role supports coaching at both elite and grassroots levels, ensuring high-quality training and contributing to the development of skills, confidence, and enjoyment for all pupils. They will play a pivotal role in developing the girl's programme and must have had experiences within this area. The Sports Coach (Cricket professional) will also assist in the broader delivery of the PE and Games programme, contributing to other sports and lessons where necessary and fostering a positive and inclusive sporting environment.

Forest has a long tradition of cricketing excellence, with former pupils including Nasser Hussain and James Foster. Most recently, Old Forester Amu Surenkumar has gone on to represent England age groups and has signed for Warwickshire and the Manchester Originals, while our most recent 1st XI boys captain has featured as England's 12th man in recent Tests at Lord's. Several talented cricketers across the School are involved in the Essex and Middlesex pathways. Forest is consistently ranked among the Top 100 Senior Schools in the Cricket Schools Guide, and, in addition to recent Essex Cup successes, we proudly won the National Under-15 title in 2022.

The first-rate sports facilities and grounds at Forest allow us to provide an outstanding sports programme which promotes excellence and participation. They include

3 new outdoor nets

5 lane sports hall

2 lane indoor cricket centre

3 cages for centre wicket practise

4 cricket squares

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.