Ryde School with Upper Chine is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight.

Ryde School seeks to appoint a Head of Hockey who will lead the hockey programme across the School, taking responsibility for the coaching, progress and development of all hockey players from 2-18 years. All teaching and coaching staff at the School are expected to be outstanding practitioners both in and out of the classroom and to contribute to the busy co-curricular life in the School. The successful candidate will be able to take up the post from September 2025.

The Head of Hockey will oversee all aspects of the girls’ hockey programme in the Autumn Term and the boys’ programme in the Spring Term. This will involve arranging all fixtures with other schools, leading and supporting other colleagues who coach hockey, and overseeing the coaching programme and all logistics related to the hockey provision at the School. This position is suited to individuals who are passionate at delivering high-quality sessions and are interested in supporting teams and individuals to achieve at all levels irrespective of their sporting skill. During the school day, the Head of Hockey will be actively coaching in the timetabled afternoon games sessions and there is an expectation to lead after-school hockey sessions which form part of the School’s co-curricular programme. Fixtures take place on Saturdays or midweek and the post holder will be expected to be the lead member of staff on most match days.

Information on the School, an applications form, and further details of the post may be found on our website:

https://www.rydeschool.org.uk/work-at-ryde

Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and should be addressed to the Head Master:

Mr Will Turner, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE

Tel: 01983 617922

Email: tdg@rydeschool.net

The closing date for applications is 12:00 Midday, Wednesday 8th January 2025.

Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Ryde School is an equal opportunities employer.