Director of Sport

Director of Sport - To start September 2022

We are seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified and  experienced PE Specialist to take a lead role in the school’s sports programme. The individual will be responsible for the quality of the sport provision and PE throughout the school, and for teaching girls from Reception to Year 13. They will be an ambitious individual who can demonstrate an ability to lead and manage staff, as well as to motivate and inspire pupils. They will work closely with the SLT to develop this key area of school life. 

Sport and physical activity are central to the life of The Maynard and thrive both within and beyond the curriculum. Success is achieved locally, regionally and nationally in a number of sports and many girls compete at a high level. Participation and a passion for exercise are also actively encouraged within a broad curriculum. Students take part in lessons and matches, and both enthusiasm and ability are recognised and rewarded. Academic PE continues to develop with numbers growing at A-level and GCSE PE was introduced in September 2021. Equally, we are very fortunate to benefit from established partnerships with Exeter Chiefs and Team Bath Netball, in addition to close associations with other local clubs and organisations. 

The Director of Sport position has arisen due to the retirement of the existing postholder, and will enable the successful candidate to build on previous success and develop a clear and coherent vision for Sport going forward. 

The post holder will have overall responsibility for all the sporting activities and facilities at The Maynard and will be a role model for sporting participation and excellence across the school, encouraging a culture where pupils can enjoy physical activity both in competitive and recreation sport, and develop a healthy lifestyle. This includes leading an exciting and varied enrichment sport programme, arranging and managing external coaches, organising off-site facilities, managing existing partnerships and forging links with other organisations, including involvement with Independent Schools Association sports. The successful candidate would be expected to teach a reduced timetable in PE.

This role is suitable for an individual who is passionate about the value and benefit of an active lifestyle for young people, who has a proven track record of leading and developing PE and sporting talent in others, and who understands the part PE and games play in girls’ school communities.

For more details please click on the attachments where there is a full Job description, information about the school and application form.

How to apply: 

The salary for this post will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications. Teaching staff are able to join the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or continue with this if already a member. Full time staff receive remission with school fees for their children to be educated at The Maynard.

The Maynard School is committed to the safeguarding of all young people and child protection screening is applied to all posts. 

To apply, please complete the school application form and send along with a CV and covering letter to Mrs Zoe Cunningham at zoecunningham@maynard.co.uk.

Closing Date for applications will be noon on Thursday 10 February 2022.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 17 February 2022