Director of Sport
Kent College, Canterbury
Canterbury
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
Job overview
An innovative and experienced teacher and an accomplished, inspirational coach is required to lead the PE and Games Department. Successful candidates will be able to teach up to A Level PE; a popular subject choice for our pupils. The sports teams and athletes at Kent College are impressive, regularly competing in district, regional and national finals; a number of pupils also represent England in their chosen sport. We welcome applications from those wanting to engage pupils and staff with a varied programme of activities which promotes a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle whilst maintaining access for all.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The closing date for this post is Friday 23rd February with interviews scheduled for week commencing Monday 12th March.
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About Kent College, Canterbury
Kent College
Kent College is a leading co-educational day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 months - 18 years, set across beautiful campuses on the edge of the historic cathedral city of Canterbury. Offering an exceptional educational journey from Garden Cottage Nursery through to Sixth Form, Kent College combines academic ambition with outstanding pastoral care, ensuring every child is known, supported and encouraged to fulfil their individual potential.
Our Garden Cottage Nursery and Junior School are situated on their own picturesque 14-acre campus, just one mile from Canterbury city centre. Here, children benefit from a nurturing environment, with an individual approach to learning, specialist teaching and a wide range of opportunities across music, sport, drama and the arts.
Founded in 1885, Kent College has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and a broad co-curricular programme. Pupils benefit from exceptional opportunities both inside and beyond the classroom, supported by outstanding facilities including extensive sports grounds, an all-weather hockey pitch and the state-of-the-art Great Hall, a 600-seat performance and events venue at the heart of school life.
Kent College is a welcoming and inclusive community where pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and over 40 countries learn and live together. The KC boarding provision offers a strong sense of family, helping pupils to settle quickly, build lasting friendships and make the most of everything the KC has to offer.
Kent College was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in November 2025, with all standards met across leadership and management, quality of education, pupils’ wellbeing, contribution to society and safeguarding.
Kent College West Cairo opened in 2022, extending the KC’s values, ethos and educational approach to an international community.
The International Study Centre provides bespoke English language programmes, helping international students to develop confidence and linguistic skills before integrating fully into mainstream lessons and progressing successfully to the next stage of their education.
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