Head of Rowing
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Start Date: September 2026
The role
We are looking for an ambitious and inspiring Head of Rowing to lead the next chapter of our Boat Club's journey. As we celebrate our first 10 years, this is a unique opportunity to build on strong foundations, unlock the programme's full potential, and shape an exciting vision for the decade ahead. If you are passionate about developing young athletes, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact in an ambitious all-girls school, we would love to hear from you.
As Head of Rowing, you will lead and develop the school's rowing programme, inspiring pupils of all abilities to achieve their personal and competitive potential. You will deliver high-quality coaching across a range of age groups, creating a safe, inclusive and aspirational environment in which every rower can thrive. Alongside your coaching responsibilities, you will oversee the planning and delivery of training programmes and camps, while ensuring the effective management, maintenance and development of the school's rowing fleet and equipment.
Working closely with colleagues from across the school, you will develop and implement a strategic plan for rowing, setting clear short, medium and long-term objectives that support continued growth and excellence. You will also play a key role in raising the profile of rowing throughout the school community, encouraging participation, nurturing talent and strengthening our reputation in the sport.
You will hold a recognised rowing coaching qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent coaching experience, together with a strong background in rowing at a high level. You will have experience of coaching within an educational setting and possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
About Wimbledon High School
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits
As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• GDST Flexible Pension Plan
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment.
The closing date for applications will be 9.00am on Monday 3 August 2026.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 20 August 2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.