Assistant Director of Sport

Location

Lambeth, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Streatham & Clapham High School seeks to appoint a dynamic and innovative qualified sports coach to help lead our thriving, highly successful, well-resourced, and ambitious Sports Department.

As the Assistant Director of Sport, you will have overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of Academic PE, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are delivered and assisting the Director of Sport in the leadership and management of the department.

You will play a pivotal role in providing diverse sporting opportunities for pupils of all abilities, including hockey, netball, athletics, cross-country, gymnastics, cricket, rowing, football, badminton, tennis, rounders, volleyball, yoga, and dance, alongside many other activities. Additionally, active participation in co-curricular activities, including training sessions, fixtures, competitions, and events, is expected, with occasional weekend commitments.

Candidates must have a proven track record of teaching Physical Education throughout KS3-KS5, and up to GCSE or A level, as well as experience in Prep School PE. Previous management experience, preferably as a Deputy Head of Department, is essential.

If you are enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing to a dynamic Sports Department within a leading London independent school, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, 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
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than midday, 15 March 2024.

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

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