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Director of Sport

Director of Sport

James Allen's Girls' School

Southwark

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2019
Apply by:
21 March 2019

Job overview

Required from September 2019

An opportunity has arisen for a well-qualified Director of Sport to oversee the strategic development of the Physical Education department in this highly successful school. James Allen’s Girls’ School is recruiting for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated Director of Sport to work alongside and collaborate with the Deputy Head (Academic) to drive the continued success of the department.  You will demonstrate the motivation, organisation and commitment required to deliver excellent results and support our school of highly academic girls. 

We Offer:

• A competitive salary

• A diverse benefit package including parking, gym membership and a generously subsidised school fee arrangement

• An opportunity to join one of the leading independent girls’ schools in the country. 

Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/about/employment/  to download a   Teaching Staff Application Form. For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or at James Allen’s Girls’ School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8TE. Letters and CVs only will not be accepted.

Closing date: 21 March 2019

Interviews week commencing: 25 March 2019 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.   

JAGS is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Reg charity No 1124853

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About James Allen's Girls' School

JAGS has been inspiring and educating pupils for over 270 years. We're the oldest girls' independent school in London. While we are proud of our history – it's made us who we are – we are very much a school of the present and the future. We celebrate the best of the old while embracing the latest innovations and technology.


Alex Hutchinson (Headmistress):

“The energy, the vibrancy, the friendships, the support networks - They all combine to build something very special”


Working at JAGS is more than just about working. JAGS is a community and a family that strives to create a warm and supportive environment for both the girls that come to learn here, but also for the staff that come to work here. From your first day at JAGS you will have access to some of the best facilities in the country and will be encouraged to take part in the many activities here.


We also offer:

  • A diverse benefit package including parking, gym membership and free lunches
  • An opportunity to join one of the leading independent girls’ schools in the country.
  • Generous Pension scheme
  • Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
  • Cycle to work scheme


Working at JAGS is a great opportunity for anyone, whether a teacher, a gardener or an IT technician and we work with all our staff to offer development opportunities wherever possible. If you are interested in working at JAGS but can't see any current suitable vacancies, please do get in touch and express your interest in working with us.

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Applications closed