Lathallan School is an award-winning, co-educational independent day and boarding school situated within 60 acres of beautiful coastal grounds in Aberdeenshire. We pride ourselves on a warm, family atmosphere, small class sizes, and our values of Confidence, Opportunity, Respect, Endeavour, and Modesty. As the only all-through school in Scotland to hold the Gold Learning Outside the Classroom quality mark, we believe that learning happens everywhere.

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Since Lathallan’s formation in 1930, school sports and wellbeing have played an important role in the development of every pupil. Whether it’s through timetabled PE lessons and games or via Lathallan’s extensive competitive fixture list, sport provides challenge, camaraderie and opportunity. It contributes to the truly holistic learning experience that we offer.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Head of Netball & Games Coach to lead our netball provision and contribute to our wider sports and co-curricular programmes. The successful candidate will develop the sport, inspire our pupils, build their confidence, and expand opportunities right across the school. Participation and wellbeing remain firmly at the heart of everything we do, matched by our commitment to drive and develop teams and individuals to compete at junior, regional and national levels.

The list below is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the key responsibilities of the job.

Specific Responsibilities

Lead Netball Provision – direct and develop netball coaching throughout the school.

Fixtures & Organisation – coordinate netball fixture lists, staffing, and match logistics across junior and senior levels.

CPD & Development – support netball CPD and skills development for other staff members where appropriate.

Resourcing & Facilities – oversee netball resourcing in coordination with the Sports Department.

Multi-Sport Delivery – assist colleagues with the delivery of other sports (e.g., swimming, hockey, athletics, etc.) based on skillset and school requirements

Netball Performance Academy – deliver our Netball Academy, with full departmental support

Promotion – actively support the marketing and promotion of the school, including faculty activities and trips in line with school policy.

Coaching Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality netball coaching across junior and senior school age groups.

Actively contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme.

Monitor, track, and report on pupil progress and achievements.

Personal Qualities

Demonstrate the core qualities of in loco parentis – compassion, clarity, and direction.

Proven ability to lead, inspire, and motivate both pupils and colleagues.

A flexible, adaptable approach to learning and coaching.

Requirements & Qualifications

Netball Experience – an appropriate level of netball coaching qualification and/or equivalent coaching experience.

Qualifications or experience in additional sports (or willingness to undertake qualifications prior to or during employment).

Driving – ability and willingness to drive a minibus (MiDAS training will be provided).

First Aid – a valid First Aid at Work or equivalent certificate (training can be provided by Lathallan).

Additional

As part of the support for Lathallan Senior School boarders, you may be asked to deliver an activity over the course of an 8 week block for one evening a week and support occasional weekend events such as our Rugby 7s Tournament.

Location

Brotherton Castle, Johnshaven

Salary

Salary will be according to the experience of the successful candidate. Lathallan facilitates a pension scheme for non-teaching staff.

Benefits

Wonderful rural coastal location

Provision of lunch and evening meals if on duty

Use of our gym

Employee discount on school fees

On-site free parking

Application deadline

Monday 12th October 2026

Safeguarding

Lathallan School prioritises child safeguarding and any job offer will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland. Child Protection training will also be given as part of your induction to Lathallan life.

To apply

Please forward a covering letter along with your CV and details of two references to office@lathallan.org.uk.