Head of School Rugby

Independent Boarding School - East Kent Start: September 2026 Salary: (£37,061 FTE) equivalent to £28,432 pro rata per annum, plus an additional £3,901 per annum for BoardingHead of School Rugby

Academics, Canterbury are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded independent boarding school to recruit an outstanding Head of School Rugby.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking coach to lead and develop a thriving rugby programme. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of rugby across the school, driving participation and performance while leading the 1st XV and 7s programmes.

A key feature of the role is the opportunity to work in partnership with a professional rugby club, contributing to an elite player pathway and supporting talented students in progressing to higher levels of the game.

You will also play a vital role in supporting and developing staff, delivering high-quality coaching, and contributing to the wider sports provision. As part of a full boarding environment, the role includes tutoring and pastoral responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience coaching rugby to a high standard (minimum Level 3 RFU) Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire both students and staff A passion for developing players across all ability levels Excellent organisational and communication skillsExperience in coaching additional sports and working within a boarding environment would be advantageous.

In return, the school offers:

A supportive and ambitious sporting environment Opportunities to work within an elite player development pathway Boarding duty allowance Potential onsite accommodationAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures