Football Coach
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £21.23 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Street, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Millfield School |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Millfield School is seeking a dynamic Football Coach to join our team on a fixed-term basis for the 2026 Spring term. If you're passionate about developing young talent and delivering high-quality sessions, this is a great opportunity.
Your main focus will be on coaching football programmes across school terms, crafting engaging and impactful sessions. Working closely with the Head of Football, you will contribute to programme planning and communication, developing and documenting coaching session plans, and continuously reviewing opportunities for improvement.
We are looking for candidates with at least an FA Level 2 qualification, although FA Level 3/UEFA B or higher is preferred. With a minimum of three years' coaching experience in youth sports, you should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and a strong commitment to your own professional development.
This is a fixed term contract until 1st April 2026 working 15 hours per week during term time, usually spread across Wednesdays and Saturdays.
You will receive a rate of £21.23 per hour. In addition, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including discounted freshly prepared lunches, access to school facilities, and discounts/cashback at high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.
**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 and satisfactory references. 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.
Your main focus will be on coaching football programmes across school terms, crafting engaging and impactful sessions. Working closely with the Head of Football, you will contribute to programme planning and communication, developing and documenting coaching session plans, and continuously reviewing opportunities for improvement.
We are looking for candidates with at least an FA Level 2 qualification, although FA Level 3/UEFA B or higher is preferred. With a minimum of three years' coaching experience in youth sports, you should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and a strong commitment to your own professional development.
This is a fixed term contract until 1st April 2026 working 15 hours per week during term time, usually spread across Wednesdays and Saturdays.
You will receive a rate of £21.23 per hour. In addition, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including discounted freshly prepared lunches, access to school facilities, and discounts/cashback at high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.
**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 and satisfactory references. 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.