Assistant Director of Sport

Worth School is seeking to appoint a full-time, dynamic and highly motivated Assistant Director of Sport from September 2023. The role will work closely with the Director of Sport, department members and other school colleagues to establish and maintain the promotion of excellence as well as maximising pupil participation. Being a team player with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills is essential as well as the ability to lead and inspire pupils of all ages. An ability to also fulfil the role of Head of Hockey would be an advantage.

The Assistant Director of Sport will be responsible for the non-major sports (Lacrosse, Squash, Fencing, Cross Country, Swimming, Basketball and Fitness based options), and the core PE programme, in liaison with the Director of Sport. They will also have a remit to develop further participation opportunities in a wide variety of physical activities. The ability to teach an academic subject is desirable.

The School offers its own generous salary scale and an enhanced benefits scheme including an employee assistance programme, meal provision and enhanced pension contribution. Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from free parking, social events and discounted school fees.

About Us

Worth is a highly successful co-educational, Catholic, Benedictine, 11-18 HMC boarding and day school of circa 650 pupils. It offers a broad curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate and A levels in the Sixth Form.

Applicants are required to apply online by using the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, an application form and job details are available from the HR Department

Email: recruitment@worth.org.uk 

Telephone: 01342 710277

Closing date for applications: 6 April 2023*

*We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Worth School is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children, all employees must have the ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation. References will be taken prior to interview and DBS checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.