Head of Netball Coach/PE Teacher

Safa Community School

Role Overview

The Head of Netball is responsible for leading, developing, and delivering an outstanding Netball programme across Safa Community School. As the school s largest girls sport, the role requires strategic vision, exceptional leadership, and a strong presence across all phases. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality coaching, consistent standards, and outstanding competitive opportunities from KS1 through to U19 performance pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Programme Development

• Create and oversee a clear, progressive Netball pathway from KS1 to the Senior U19 squad.
• Drive the development of Netball to establish SCS as a leading school for the sport in the Middle East.
• Lead the planning and delivery of Netball competitions, festivals, and tournaments hosted at SCS.

Coaching Excellence & ECA Provision

• Act as a strong, visible leader across the Primary and Secondary Netball ECA schedules.
• Ensure consistent standards, high-quality delivery, and aligned coaching methods across all age groups.
• Support staff and coaches in delivering age-appropriate and engaging Netball sessions.

Competitive Opportunities

• Provide a broad and challenging competitive calendar for students, including DASSA, DSG, Dubai 7s, BSME, WSG, and additional fixtures.
• Organise and lead annual international Netball tours and trips.

Performance Pathway Development

• Play a central role in nurturing Performance Squad athletes through focused training and high-performance standards.
• Work closely with the Strength & Conditioning Lead to support athlete development and progression.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Maintain clear, professional communication with all stakeholders, including DOS, HoPE, SLT, Staff, Parent Body, and Students.
• Build strong relationships within the school community to enhance engagement, participation, and programme reputation.

Person Profile

• Experienced Netball coach with a proven track record of leading successful programmes.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passionate about developing young athletes across all age groups.
• Ability to inspire teams, build community, and elevate standards.
• Applications welcome from both qualified PE Teachers as well as Netball Coaches for this particular role.

Note:

This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modification and amendment.