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Director of Sport

Director of Sport

Walhampton School

Hampshire

  • Expired
Salary:
£35,050 - 46,197 plus HoD allowance
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024 or January 2025
Apply by:
7 May 2024

Job overview

The Director of Sport has responsibility for sport, games and physical education at Walhampton. The successful candidate will lead the team of teaching staff and specialist coaches to develop sporting excellence alongside the participation of pupils of all abilities for their enjoyment, health and lifelong engagement in sport. The PE and Games department has grown over the years and now consists of two Assistant Director of Sports. Academic staff also coach games and take matches alongside specialist coaches. 

This is a superb opportunity to play the leading role in promoting sport and its role in educating beyond the classroom. Sport is an intrinsic part of a Walhampton education. The foundations have been laid on which a new Director of Sport can build. This is a superb opportunity for a person with the necessary drive, confidence and vision to take Walhampton on to the next stage of its development as a leading prep school for Sport. 

Full details of the role and person specification can be found in the attached Candidate Information Brochure.

To apply for this position, candidates must complete our online application form. An application form is available to download below or from our website here.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing an application form. Please do not include a CV.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7th May 2024

Date for interview: Thrusday 9 May 2024

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and therefore we reserve the right to close the role on appointment.

Walhampton is an independent preparatory day and boarding school for 370 boys and girls aged 2-13. The school lies in beautiful ancient woodland on the southern edge of the New Forest near Lymington in Hampshire.

Further information about Walhampton is available at www.walhampton.com

Walhampton School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references.

The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Action (IDEA) Working Party of staff, parents and governors to help drive forward positive change.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of modern Britain. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates. Appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.

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About Walhampton School

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Applications closed