Head of Senior School Sport
Highgate School
Highgate, North London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary package commensurate with the post's significant responsibility.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2018
Job overview
Head of Senior School Sport
September 2018
Due to the success of Sport & Exercise (SpEx) at Highgate an opportunity has arisen to appoint an inspirational and suitably experienced individual as Head of Senior School Sport in this academically selective, coeducational, North London day school.
The Head of Senior School Sport will lead the management and delivery of Sport in Years 7-13. The role is suitable for someone passionate about the value of sport for young people, who has a proven track record of coaching excellence, developing sporting passion and talent in others, and who understands the part sport has to play in school communities. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to sport or already has experience of leading a sporting programme.
The Head of Senior School Sport will have particular responsibility for ensuring consistency of sporting experience across all pupils and sports, whether at entry or elite level, in line with the overall direction agreed with the Co-Directors of SpEx. This will also include maintaining and developing links with external providers.
The successful applicant will be knowledgeable about recent developments in sports education and show commitment to being involved in the evolution of SpEx. They will teach and coach across the SpEx programme as required, promote high levels of pupil participation in sport, develop potential and drive excellence across all sporting pathways.
The post-holder will be jointly responsible for the line management of a team of specialist teachers and coaches. They will themselves be managed by a member of the school’s Senior Team.
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About Highgate School
Established in 1565, Highgate is now one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools, with around 1,700 pupils aged 3-18.
Academic excellence
Academic standards at Highgate remain high, as our most recent exam results demonstrate. In 2023 over 50% of all our GCSE entries were graded 9, and 78.9% were 9 or 8. Within our Sixth Form, in 2023, 46.5% of all our exam entries were awarded an A* at A level (or Pre-U equivalent) and 82.8% were A* or A. In 2023, 30 pupils matriculated at either Cambridge or Oxford colleges, whilst others took up places at prestigious Art, Architecture and Medical schools. Every year, the vast majority of our leavers enter Russell Group universities or other elite Higher Education establishments, including in the US and Canada.
Beyond the classroom
Alongside their studies, Highgate pupils are offered a wide range of co-curricular activities which enhance both their childhood experience and their future aspirations. We are also exceptionally fortunate when it comes to sport with extensive facilities, excellent staff and a wide range of activities available.
At Highgate, we encourage social responsibility through our charity work, both locally and further afield. For example, we are the principal education sponsor for the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and support Great Lakes High School in Uganda.
Location
Our School is situated in one of the most attractive and popular areas of North London, a short distance from central London and adjacent to Hampstead Heath. We endeavour to be a sustainable school and are well served by good public transport links.
Management
Our Head, Mr Adam Pettitt, leads our Senior School and is also responsible for the overall direction of our Pre-Preparatory and Junior Schools.
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