Oswestry School
Location
Shropshire | United Kingdom
Job description
`We learn not for school but for life’
Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with a 11-18 senior school of c.400 pupils (120 of whom board) and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the school is reflected in its fabulous pastoral care and sense of community. The School is a member of HMC and has been judged ‘excellent’ in recent inspections. The School is growing in size and standing. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.
Oswestry School is located at the heart of its market town on the Welsh borders, with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.
Director of Sport
Oswestry School seeks an experienced and passionate sports educator to join us as a full-time Director of Sport from September 2024. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual with a clear vision for - and understanding of - sports education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering ‘sport for all’ as well as sporting excellence. The role includes responsibility for all sport across the whole-school from prep through to senior, leading the team of teaching staff and sports coaches to develop sporting excellence alongside the participation of pupils of all abilities for their enjoyment, health and lifelong engagement. The Director of Sport will be the faculty lead for Sport Science and the academic curriculum.
The role would be perfect for any seasoned Directors of Sport or for inspirational sport science teachers who are looking to step into a leadership role.
For an informal discussion regarding the post and the school please contact Oliver Leaver, Assistant Head Co-curricular on 01691 655711 or email [email protected]
Generous fee discounts for staff children, as well as a medical support package and use of facilities, help emphasise that Oswestry School is a community which cares for its employees.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 15th March at 12 noon
Provisional Interview Date: First Round on Tuesday 19th March, Second Round on Friday 22nd March
The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.
For an application form and please download this from our website: or contact HR Administrator, Lesley Ward at [email protected]
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
A company limited by Guarantee No 3931222.
Charity Registration No. 1079822.
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