About This Role
The King's School, Worcester is seeking to appoint an inspirational Cricket Coach on a fixed term contract for the Summer Term 2026.
As part of our dedicated staff team, the successful candidate will deliver engaging coaching sessions, sharing their passion for the sport and motivating pupils of all abilities to achieve at high levels. If you're a coach with passion, dedication, and the desire to develop young talent in a vibrant educational setting we would love to hear from you.
We're looking for applicants who can demonstrate
A Cricket coaching qualification and experience of coaching
Knowledge, experience and understanding of player development
The ability to communicate effectively and with professionalism with staff, pupils, parents and other stakeholders at all times
A history of working with high level performers would be beneficial.
What we can offer you
Outstanding facilities and a top-ranking sporting programme
A supportive, inclusive coaching environment
The chance to truly shape and inspire young athletes achieving at elite and grassroots levels
A wide range of staff benefits (please see details below).
Working pattern and contract: The role is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, including Saturdays, term time only. This role is a fixed term position, commencing as
soon as possible after 16th April 2026 (subject to successful pre-employment checks) until the end of the summer term 2026.
Questions? Please message us at recruitment@ksw.org.uk
How to apply To apply, please read the job description below. Applicants can choose to complete either the TES online application form or complete a downloadable application form which can be found on the Current Vacancies page of our website and should be emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk When completing the supporting statement of the application form or submitting a cover letter, please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide full details of your coaching and playing qualifications and experience. Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 13th April 2026 We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Please note that the King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK. King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you... We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer. A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook. A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate. Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff. A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service. A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s. Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times. Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates. Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks. Employees have full use of School library resources and services. Cycle to Work Scheme Free Yoga classes. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme. The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search. In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.The King's Foundation