Director of Sport
St Hugh's School
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependent upon experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 20th April 2020
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2019
Job overview
Director of Sport from Easter 2020
St Hugh's educates 350 girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 13 and is situated on a beautiful green campus of 40 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford.
Sporting facilities are first class, with acres of playing fields, cricket nets, astro turf, 5 netball courts, full size sports hall and opening in January 2020 a new indoor pool. There are also future plans for a full size floodlit astro turf and extension to our current games pitches.
This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and highly organised individual to shape the future of Sport at St Hugh's.
Sport is an important part of the school's broad curriculum and we are seeking a well-qualified, experienced and motivated Director of Sport to lead and develop our thriving department.
Our "Sports for all" ethos ensures that all of our pupils have the opportunity to take part in a broad range of sports and to develop to their maximum potential whilst ensuring high standards are met. We have an extensive fixture list both locally and in national competitions as well as the biannual Cricket and Netball tours to Barbados.
At St Hugh's we aim to give all of our children academic and pastoral excellence in a friendly environment in which each child can discover what they are good at and, therefore, thrive and gain confidence in themselves.
St Hugh's offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links, and being part of the vibrant and supportive community of the historic St Hugh's School. We offer free car parking, free meals, a discount on School fees and the use of our sporting and gym facilities. Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at http://st-hughs.co.uk/Staff-Vacancies
A fully completed application form which includes a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer should be emailed to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. References may be taken up before interview.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd October. Interviews will take place in the weeks beginning 7th and 14th October 2019. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
St Hugh’s School, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8PT
01367 870700
www.st-hughs.co.uk
Attached documents
About St Hugh's School
St Hugh’s Oxfordshire is a highly regarded co-educational, day and boarding independent preparatory school with 350 boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 13.
Founded in 1906 in Chislehurst, Kent, St Hugh’s School was named after Hugh of Avalon, Bishop of Lincoln from 1156 to 1200. In 1946, the school relocated to Carswell Manor, a Jacobean country house surrounded by 40 acres in Oxfordshire. The school became a charitable trust in 1967 and is administered by a board of governors who are also trustees.
Headmaster
David Griffiths
Vision and values
St Hugh’s aims to give our pupils a secure educational foundation and the confidence to be adaptable and independent as they prepare for life beyond the school. We give all our pupils the opportunity and encouragement to develop their own interests and talents, while learning to work and play together and to contribute positively to their community.
There is no competitive selection: we both welcome and cater for pupils of a wide range of ability. Our aim is to foster confidence and a love of learning across this range – an outstanding Scholarship and Common Entrance record and the provision of integral learning support both bear testimony to our inclusive approach
The excellent variety of extra-curricular activities enables children to extend their talents and interests beyond the classroom.
ISI report
“The excellent curricular provision provides a broad range of learning opportunities in both academic and creative subjects with many sporting opportunities available. An excellent variety of extra-curricular activities gives the pupils many opportunities to pursue their interests. Imaginative use is made of the school’s surrounding woods and countryside.”
View St Hugh’s School’s latest ISI report
Good Schools Guide
‘Small classes, spacious modern facilities and glorious surroundings are enough to inspire any child to reach their full potential...’
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