HEAD OF RUGBY ACADEMY

Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (2 Years), Term-Time Only

Location: The High School of Glasgow Senior School

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, including evenings & weekends

Additional Requirements: Expected to run 2–3 week long camps during October and summer holidays

Application: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to vacancies@hsog.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY

The High School of Glasgow is seeking an ambitious and driven Head of Rugby Academy to lead and develop a high-performance rugby programme within a leading independent school environment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a modern academy programme, working closely with the Director of Rugby and wider performance staff to support the holistic development of talented young players. The role also includes responsibility for the delivery and growth of the HSOG Warrior Programme, an evening performance programme operating three times per week.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Head of Rugby Academy will provide leadership, coaching, and operational management of the school’s rugby academy.

This is a hands-on role focused on developing players across technical, tactical, physical, and psychological domains, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding, and educational values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Delivery & Coaching

Lead and deliver all Rugby Academy and HSOG Warrior Programme sessions

Design and implement high-quality coaching sessions focused on skill development, decision-making, and game understanding

Integrate technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development across all age groups

Player Development

Create, monitor, and review individual Player Development Plans (PDPs)

Track and support player progression, workload, and wellbeing in collaboration with the Head of Athletic Development

Promote high-performance behaviours including resilience, leadership, and accountability

Leadership & Operations

Manage the day-to-day running of the Rugby Academy and Warrior Programme

Oversee planning, scheduling, and internal communication

Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports to the Director of Rugby

Contribute to the recruitment and retention of players within the programme

Collaboration & Pathways

Work closely with school staff, support services, and performance personnel

Build and maintain strong links with clubs, regional programmes, and governing bodies

Support player progression into regional and professional pathways where appropriate

Success Measures

Player development and progression within school, regional, and performance pathways

Quality and consistency of programme delivery

Engagement and retention within the HSOG Warrior Programme

Positive contribution to the wider rugby programme and school environment application to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Experience within academy, professional, or high-performance rugby environments

Strong understanding of youth development and long-term athlete development principles

UKCC Level 3 (or equivalent coaching qualification)

Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

Ability to work effectively within a school environment

Desirable

Experience within an independent school or structured youth pathway

Professional or semi-professional playing/coaching background

Experience working within a multidisciplinary performance team

Evidence of developing players to representative or professional levels

WHY JOIN US?

Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performance rugby academy

Work within a well-resourced and ambitious school environment

Play a key role in developing players within a recognised performance pathway

Be part of an exciting and growing rugby programme with strong external links

SAFEGUARDING

The High School of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, and the successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct at all times.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to vacancies@hsog.co.uk

Interviews will take place in June 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Fin Gillies, Director of Rugby - fjg@hsog.co.uk

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