Sports Coach
Join the Sporting Spirit of Cranleigh Prep School!
Games/Sports Coach | Part-time | Surrey Hills
Inspire. Challenge. Champion.
Set in the breath-taking Surrey Hills and part of the renowned Cranleigh family of schools, Cranleigh Prep is where 160 years of proud sporting tradition meet a dynamic, forward-thinking future. With a brand-new Pre-Prep opening in September 2025 and a newly appointed Head already making waves since January 2025, it’s an incredibly exciting time to join our journey.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Games/Sports Coach to bring energy, skill, and heart to our thriving sports programme. Cranleigh Prep School is celebrated for its exceptional sporting reputation, a culture of participation and performance, and a belief that sport is vital to developing character, teamwork, and joy.
Why Cranleigh Prep?- A school where sport matters for every child, not just the elite few
- An ethos grounded in holistic education and nurturing the whole child
- Stunning facilities including all-weather pitches, floodlit courts, expansive fields, and access to Senior School sports infrastructure just steps away
- A supportive and collaborative sports department where your ideas and enthusiasm are valued
- A prep school on the rise, part of a through-school community committed to innovation, wellbeing, and excellence
Our Sports Programme
We believe in breadth and brilliance. Our major team games include:
- Girls: Netball, Hockey, Football, Cricket
- Boys: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Cricket
Pupils enjoy three high-quality training sessions per week (in Year bands: 3–4, 5–6, 7–8) and competitive fixtures on Wednesday afternoons and occasional Saturday mornings.
The Role
We are looking for a Games Coach who can lead, motivate and develop pupils—most likely in Years 5 and 6—across a range of seasonal team sports.- Coach weekly sessions: Monday & Thursday mornings, Friday afternoons
- Plan training aligned with the department’s scheme of work and adapt to pupils’ needs and abilities
- Lead and officiate fixtures on Wednesdays and some Saturdays—home and away
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Sport and colleagues to ensure smooth, inclusive, and enjoyable sporting experiences
- Contribute to team selection, performance tracking, and pastoral care through sport
- Provide termly coaching reports
- Stay current with modern coaching practices and be open to professional development
- Experience coaching at primary/prep level, ideally in school settings
- Confident coaching at least one of our core team sports (multi-sport flexibility is a bonus!)
- Positive, professional, and passionate about helping every pupil thrive
- Committed to teamwork, pastoral care, and the values of independent prep education
- Organised, energetic, and enthusiastic about being part of a community that lives and breathes sport
Come and coach where tradition meets innovation—and where sport is more than a game.
Be part of something special at Cranleigh Prep School.
Cranleigh Prep School has both boarding and day pupils aged between 7 and 13 and is introducing a wonderful pre-Prep from September 2025. The School is forward thinking, innovative and sits within a family of schools. Our pupils are encouraged to become independent learners within a supportive and stimulating environment.A favourable and competitive remuneration package is available.
For further details and to apply, please visit our website and recruitment portal:
https://www.cranleigh.org/about-us/join-our-team/
Candidates are requested to apply via our recruitment portal and submit a brief letter of application, together with the online application and supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00am, Monday 12th May 2025 Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 19th May 2025.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.