Head of ACE Boys Rugby
£30,164 Per Annum
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm and Friday 8.30-4.30pm (1 hour for lunch).
Bishop Burton College is seeking an ambitious and passionate individual to lead the ACE Boys Rugby programme. This is a key role within our Commercial Sport Department, working closely with the RFU, Yorkshire Rugby Academy and wider sporting networks to develop young male rugby talent aged 16-18.
The successful candidate will coach and manage the programme, offering high-quality rugby training and talent development while ensuring a balance with students' academic responsibilities. You’ll play a pivotal role in recruitment and talent identification on a local, regional and national level and maintain strong links with clubs, schools, and governing bodies.
You will bring at least five years of rugby coaching experience, hold an RFU Level 3 qualification, and have a proven track record of working with players aged 16–21. You’ll also demonstrate a strong understanding of player development pathways and forward play, along with a clear commitment to safeguarding and maintaining the highest professional standards.
This role demands a team-oriented individual with emotional resilience, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of rugby development.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Tuesday 5th August
Interview date: Wednesday 13th August
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
