Director of Sport

Millfield is synonymous with sport; it is our superpower, and we are proud to emphasise the significant impact it can have on student development. Millfield sees itself as the world leader in the development of children and a key strand of our mission is to be the best at immersing children in limitless academic, artistic, and sporting opportunities. The approach to sport at Millfield has always been different, and it will always continue to be so. 

This is an opportunity to apply for one of the finest jobs in the sports or education sectors in the world, as we look to appoint the next Director of Sport following the highly successful tenure of Dr Scott Drawer who leaves us to take on the role of Performance Director, with the Ineos Grenadiers.

As the Director of Sport, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and development across all areas of sporting activity. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong strategic aptitude and we expect you to showcase your previous experience in this area within your cover letter.

About us

Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.

Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities, and high-quality boarding accommodation.

Our aim is to discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.

Benefits

We strongly believe in employee wellbeing and, as such, there are many benefits available, including:

• Small class sizes (typical class sizes are 8–14)         
• All teachers are issued with an iPad as part of our mobile learning project        
• Various opportunities for professional development        
• Longer holidays than the maintained sector        
• Fee concessions across the prep and senior school        
• Free on-site parking   
• Heavily subsidised lunches (of outstanding quality) and free refreshments are available throughout the day
• Supportive environment and motivated student body

To apply, please follow the below steps.

Selection Process

Stage One -

Candidates seriously interested in this post should arrange a 15-minute Teams call with the Headmaster, Gavin Horgan by contacting Jane Raven on raven.j@millfieldschool.com.

Stage Two -

Please submit an application form, full CV and letter of application of no more than two pages outlining, Why Millfield and why you? How you can show your capacity in the core responsibilities and in the essential areas of the person specification.

Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024.

Stage Three -

Candidates will be invited to spend time meeting and in discussion with other members of the Sports and Leadership Teams in the week commencing 27 May and 3 June.

Final Stage -

Interviews at Millfield week commencing 10 June.

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.