Director of Sport and Physical Education

We are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic and unique individual to lead our Sports and Physical Education department from September 2022. Where candidates have additional interests and abilities, Hall Grove will consider making use of these skills.

Hall Grove is a family-owned school with a family ethos at its heart. Our school values are the foundation of everything we do.

· We encourage children to ‘have a go’ and challenge themselves, and explore the full curriculum to find out the things they love in life, and what they can achieve.

· Our record of success is high and every year our children achieve academic and co-curricular scholarships to many of the best schools in the country.

· We use our grounds extensively.

· To better understand the unique learning environment that is Hall Grove School, all applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our website www.hallgrove.co.uk prior to applying.

· Hall Grove is fully committed to safeguarding, keeping children safe from harm and promoting their welfare. All staff have the responsibility for safeguarding children and this is a key part of the role.

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and passion to all that is conducted in the sporting and physical education arena at Hall Grove. They will motivate children and staff to enjoy and develop sporting and health and fitness opportunities. They will have the imagination to develop Hall Grove sport and physical education and support our desire to remain a highly respected opposition on the prep school sporting network. They will set and achieve high standards of approach and success. They may bring other opportunities to the children and staff at Hall Grove.

The role is likely to include: leading the staff team in the sports and physical education department; liaising with the Deputy Headmaster, Section Heads and Head of PE in the delivery of the physical education syllabus; producing the sports fixture cards for all sporting year groups; and, designing and amending the physical education curriculum to ensure an innovative and market-leading approach. A full job specification is attached.

Applications to the Headmaster (completed application form) by email (recruitment@hallgrove.co.uk). Closing Date: 1800hrs on Thursday 27th January 2022.

First round virtual interviews to take place: Monday 31 January or Tuesday 1 February 2022 (evenings: 15mins).  Second round interviews to take place at Hall Grove on Monday 7 February and Tuesday 8 February 2022.  Successful candidate notified by Friday 11 February 2022.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and full safeguarding checks will be undertaken prior to appointment.

The school is committed to equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all those who meet the essential requirements of the role.

No agencies please.