Director of Sport
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 or January 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2018
Job overview
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. The school is an IB World School and offers the IB Diploma alongside A Level.
We are seeking to appoint a full time Director of Sport to lead a large and experienced department at The Portsmouth Grammar School and to shape our vision and strategic direction for Sport within the Senior School, which offers outstanding sporting facilities and opportunities.
Sport is a significant aspect of life at PGS thanks to a genuinely inclusive programme with opportunities for pupils at all levels, a comprehensive fixtures programme, specialist coaching and sports tours in the UK and abroad.
We are therefore seeking to appoint someone with a real passion for sport and physical education, a proven track record of leadership and an inspirational approach.
The closing date is now noon Monday 30 April 2018, a change to the date in the published advertisement.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 3 May 2018 and candidates are asked to allow the whole day for the process.
PGS is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure DBS check.
Attached documents
About The Portsmouth Grammar School
Founded in 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2½ - 18 years, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire. This thriving school is just a stone’s throw from the Solent and comprises of a Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, providing the very best education to 1,348 pupils.
Aims and Values
The school aims for member of its community to be both happy and successful, with the purpose of the school to offer an outstanding education that prepares each individual to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. At the heart of everything is the PGS Core. By being part of the school community, each person aspires to the attributes of curiosity, creativity, courage, commitment, compassion and collaboration.
ISI Report 2022
During an ISI Inspection in late 2022 both the achievement of the pupils, including their academic development and the personal development of the pupils were found to be excellent - the highest possible classification. The Inspection also looked at the School’s compliance with the regulatory standards and requirements. PGS met all the standards required.
Head
Mr David Wickes
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