Director of Sport

Yateley Manor is a leading co-educational prep school in the town of Yateley, North Hampshire, with approximately 360 children on roll from Nursery to Year 8. 

We are seeking an innovative, ambitious and energetic sports teacher and enterprising leader to drive the next phase in the exciting future of sport and the school. You will engage children, colleagues and parents in a love of sport. You will be able to plan and deliver excellence in our stunning and well-equipped setting.

In recent years the Sports department has driven initiatives to ensure that our principle of “Sport for All” resonates across the school. We have strength in many sports and some exciting new plans to offer children an even wider range of sporting opportunities. Our new Director of Sport will have the drive and enthusiasm, the vision and leadership, to provide opportunities that build on all of our successes to date.

We are rooted in strong relationships, a love for learning and high quality teaching. The sense of family at Yateley Manor is palpable from the moment you step forth into the environment. Our recent ISI Inspection reported “Excellent” in all areas, testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff team.

The Sports department is fortunate to benefit from an on-site indoor swimming pool, sports hall with cricket nets and basketball courts, a gymnasium, and new changing facilities as well as extensive grounds.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

The Director of Sport will have overall responsibility for the quality of teaching and coaching across all year groups. They will lead the department to ensure the very best outcomes for every child in sport across the school, model best practice at all times and promote sport within the school and wider community.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will have significant teaching experience (with QTS) from a range of year groups from Foundation Stage up to the end of Year 11 with an outstanding record as a teacher. They will have excellent knowledge of subject curriculum requirements and the ability to inspire children and staff under the principle of “sport for all”.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 4th October 2021 (noon) Interviews for shortlisted candidates: Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th October 2021  

Applications must be made on the school application form (available at www.yateleymanor.com or on request from Jackie Hopwood) and should be emailed, together with a short covering letter, to the Headmaster, Robert Upton, to recruitment@yateleymanor.com. Suitable candidates may be interviewed prior to the shortlist interview dates so early applications are advised.

All applications will be acknowledged by email. All applications received will be handled by the School in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018. If you have not received acknowledgement that your application has been received within two working days of sending it, please contact the Headmaster’s PA, Jackie Hopwood, by telephone on 01252 405500. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Jackie Hopwood via telephone or email jhopwood@yateleymanor.com

The post is full time, to commence in January or April 2022. Currently the school opts into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Yateley Manor School complies with the DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post holder is expected to share this commitment and comply with all associated internal policies and procedures.