Framlingham College is a co-educational boarding and day school which comprises the Prep School, in the beautiful setting of Brandeston Hall, and the Senior School which is set in the market town of Framlingham. Curiosity and inquiry are at the heart of a vibrant learning culture and at Framlingham College we believe that every child should experience the joy that is to be found in learning. A Framlingham College education aims to nurture essential skills and habits – adaptability, teamwork and good decision-making for example – by weaving them into the curriculum. We are determined to prepare our young people for their adult world.

Framlingham College require an inspirational Head of Netball to coach and lead the College Netball programme. The post holder will have responsibility for the co-ordination of the sport across all year groups from Year 3 to Year 13 and will have the desire and energy to lead an ambitious Netball programme for players of all abilities.

Netball is our Focus Sport for girls in the Spring term, and our teams are highly competitive: our U18s, U16s and U14s all reached the County Finals in 2025. Working closely with the Director of Sport, other passionate Heads of Sports and a team of Netball coaches, the successful candidate will inspire and train pupils across both the Prep and Senior Schools. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is passionate about netball and about developing both the sport and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and deliver the strategic vision for netball across all age groups.
• Coach and inspire teams from U9 to U18.
• Oversee training programmes, player development pathways, and talent identification.
• Manage and mentor coaching staff and sports assistants.
• Organise fixtures, tournaments and tours.
• Be familiar with the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures of the College.
• Engage actively in the Framlingham College community.
• Feed back to the Director of Sport as appropriate.
• Assist with other duties as required by the Director of Sport.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have significant experience coaching netball at school, club, academy or performance level, or have a background of playing at a high level.
• Hold relevant coaching qualifications (Level 2 or equivalent desirable), or demonstrate the enthusiasm and commitment to work towards them.
• Show excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• Inspire pupils by promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and a genuine love of sport.
• Be ready to contribute to the wider sporting life of our vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking Sport Department.
• Netball is the focus sport for girls in the Spring Term. We have a number of teams at various age levels from U9-U18. Our teams play competitive fixtures both midweek and at weekends, as well as having regular training sessions and one games afternoon per week. The Head of Netball is responsible for sustaining the profile of Netball at the school and developing players.
• Netball is the focus sport for girls in the Spring Term. We have a number of teams at various age levels from U9-U18. Our teams play competitive fixtures both midweek and at weekends, as well as having regular training sessions and one games afternoon per week. The Head of Netball is responsible for sustaining the profile of Netball at the school and developing players.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities of Post Holder

Job Purpose

It is expected that the post holder will play a leading role in the development and coaching of Netball at both school sites. The School supports taking pupils on tours and has done so regularly in past years. It is expected that the Head of Netball will organise and lead Netball tours in holiday time.

Main Duties

This is not an exhaustive list, and the post holder will be based at the Senior School but is also expected to work across both sites as necessary.

Coach Education

The Head of Netball is responsible for the organisation and implementation of the following:

• Encouraging reflection and personal development amongst the school coaches.
• Attending coaching courses (internal or external).
• Promoting and sharing good practice with fellow coaches.
• Organising coaching courses or inset sessions for members of staff and external coaching staff.
• Developing links with local coaches and clubs to gain further knowledge.
• Producing coaching resources for academic staff.

Athlete Development

The Head of Netball is responsible for athlete development from development to elite level. This may involve mentoring and feedback meetings. At all times the Head of Netball should expect high standards of self-discipline and commitment from players. Delivering 1-1 sessions over the course of the year is a key requirement.

Communication

The Head of Netball is responsible for maintaining clear lines of communication with all concerned. This includes:

• Communicating with the Director of Sport to discuss progress on a regular basis.
• Communicating and publishing results to the Director of Sport as soon as possible.
• Guiding and co-ordinating teachers/coaches.
• Allocating staff to particular teams and groups to ensure group performance.
• Communicating effectively with parents and pupils.
• Liaising with the Marketing Manager and Website Administrator to ensure social media and the website are updated as appropriate.

Administration

The Head of Netball is responsible for the following:

• Arranging fixtures and officials.
• Collating and publishing all of the team sheets and ensuring that registration takes place at Games sessions.
• Liaising with the Director of Sport over the arrangement of transport to fixtures.
• Arranging match teas at home, ensuring all visiting teams are well hosted.
• Organising pre-season training.
• Ordering equipment and ensuring it is maintained and distributed throughout the course of the season.
• Administering the budget – liaising closely with the Director of Sport over expenses, coaching expenditure and preparing the annual budget.
• Updating risk assessments and upholding the school’s health and safety policy at all times.
• Submitting material on a weekly basis to the Director of Sport to be included in the various newsletters and magazines.

Specific Netball administration includes:

• Affiliation to the necessary Netball administrations.
• Entry to the specific county/England Netball single system competitions.

A key task is the preparation and implementation of a coherent training plan and coaching philosophy which will feed into the Netball Development Plan. The Head of Netball will personally coach all those pupils involved with Netball at some stage, but the focus will naturally fall on the top teams. Attracting the best pupils into the College, ensuring the highest standards of coaching for all pupils and developing positive links with other centres of excellence, both within the sport and more generally, are considered to be some important aspects of this process and we welcome initiatives in relation to these.

The Head of Netball will have a strong sporting background, with proven experience and expertise in the coaching and management of Netball: the College is committed to achieving success and this role requires an individual to have charisma, enthusiasm and ambition.

It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact with, to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

This Job Description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from management to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. It is understood that areas of responsibility are from time to time subject to review and are negotiable in the light of the needs of the school and the professional development of the staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications: Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

• Netball Coaching Qualifications (E)
• A full driving licence (D)

Professional Experience

• Experience of coaching Netball to various age groups (E)
• Experience of umpiring/refereeing (E)
• Experience of providing one-to-one support to players, offering developmental points to enhance their game/performance (D)
• Experience of working with children (D)

Professional Competencies and Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills (E)
• A high level of IT literacy (D)

Personal Attributes

• A team player (E)
• Ability to prioritise and plan tasks (E)
• Good attention to detail (E)
• Enthusiasm for being involved in the life of a busy boarding school (E)
• A flexible approach with a willingness to ‘pitch in’ as required (E)
• Approachable and friendly (E)
• Apply discretion and confidentiality as necessary (E)
• Reliable and honest (E)
• Effective organisation skills (E)

Safeguarding

• • Awareness of safeguarding issues (E)
  • Knowledge of safeguarding children legislation and good practice (D)If you would like to apply for this role, please complete an application using the Apply button below

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