Fencing Coach

Millfield School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Fencing Coach to join our coaching team on a fixed-term basis for a two-week period from 1 May 2026, to cover paternity leave.

As part of our specialist fencing programme, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality coaching to individual athletes, working closely with our wider performance support teams, including athletic development, psychology and performance analysis.

Millfield is committed to providing exceptional sporting opportunities for pupils aged 5–18, regardless of experience or ability. Our renowned fencing programme includes specialist coaches across all three disciplines and is supported by outstanding facilities, including a purpose-built Fencing Salle with eight training pistes, each equipped with in-built scoring boxes and lighting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality coaching to individual athletes.
• Collaborate with performance support teams.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a Level 3 British Fencing Coaching qualification (Épée preferred, although other disciplines and qualification levels will be considered).
• Be a current member of British Fencing.
• Be up to date on the British Fencing Coaching Register.
• Previous experience coaching fencing within a school environment is essential.

What We Offer

• This is a part-time role, working 20 hours per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays across the two-week fixed-term period.
• The rate of pay is £21.42 per hour, plus statutory holiday pay.

Closing date: Noon on 1st April 2026.

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

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. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.

Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.