Director of Sport (Prep)

DIRECTOR OF SPORT (PREP)

Permanent / Full-time

Competitive salary

Required for January 2025

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and engaging PE teacher to lead the high-achieving Sports Department at STAHS Prep.

The Director of Sport (Prep) will be responsible for the strategic direction of Sport at the Prep School and ensuring that there are both high levels of pupil engagement and success. They will have the ability to inspire other members of the department through both their leadership and teaching.

The successful candidate will be highly-motivated, organised and passionate about the teaching of PE and Games at Prep School level, ensuring that pupils will leave STAHS Prep with the skills and passion needed for a lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity. They are also expected to have first-rate administrative and organisational skills to ensure the smooth and effective running of the Department.  

STAHS Prep is situated in the rural location of Wheathampstead village, only 5 miles from St Albans. Our inclusive community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni will offer you the warmest of welcomes. We are committed to professional development and encourage applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers and a high level of support and development is offered.

This role is a full-time, permanent position with a start date of January 2025.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*
• An extensive benefits package which includes free lunches, private healthcare, free life assurance
• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme
• Tuition fee remission for children of the employee*

* Conditions apply

Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 3 June 2024

Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 June 2024

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.                                 

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