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Fencing Coach
Millfield
Millfield is one of the UK's leading independent schools for girls and boys, aged 2-18, providing a fully rounded education. The school is contemporary and outward looking, applying a visionary and innovative lens to all domains of learning.
Job Posted- 17 Aug 2026
Status- Part Time
Location- England
Closing date- 12 Sep 2026
Millfield School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Fencing Coach to join our coaching team on a zero-hour basis.
As part of our specialist fencing programme, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality coaching to individual athletes, working closely with our wider performance support teams, including athletic development, psychology and performance analysis.
Millfield is committed to providing exceptional sporting opportunities for pupils aged 5–18, regardless of experience or ability. Our renowned fencing programme includes specialist coaches across all three disciplines and is supported by outstanding facilities, including a purpose-built Fencing Salle with eight training pistes, each equipped with in-built scoring boxes and lighting.
The successful candidate will hold or be working towards a Level 2 British Fencing Coaching Sabre qualification (or equivalent), be a current member of British Fencing and be up to date on the British Fencing Coaching Register, and have successful experience in coaching Youth Fencers.
This is a zero-hour fixed term position until September 2028. Cover will be as and when needed during the week, but we anticipate 4 hours on a Wednesday and 4 hours on a Friday, plus private lessons as required. There will also be some weekend work to support competitions.
The rate of pay is £22.06 per hour, plus statutory holiday pay. Any private lessons will be at a rate of pay of £26.62.
**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.
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