Director of Sport (Whole School)

Three schools on one site.

Over 1,100 boys and girls from 2½ to 18.

It all adds up to a unique challenge for an exceptional Director of Whole School Sport.

At Claremont Fan Court School, sport is for everyone. This new role will inspire our students to become the best versions of themselves and foster a lifelong love of sport. You can help us nurture the athletes of tomorrow and make sport accessible and exciting to pupils from 2½ right through to 18 – irrespective of ability – today.

As a fast-growing independent HMC school, we’re going from strength to strength and enjoy an exceptional setting sited around a magnificent mansion. Our 100-acre campus includes 13 sports pitches, seven tennis courts, six netball courts, a four-court sports hall, a gymnasium, a strength and conditioning suite and two outdoor pools. What’s more, we have some very ambitious plans – and we’re determined to take our sporting provision to the next level.

We are undergoing a period of transformation towards a whole school and co-educational approach to sporting provision. As a key strategic leader with an ambitious vision, you will ensure a diverse, inspiring programme of sports with something for everyone at all stages of their school journey.

A unique challenge, this is a key role with significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a substantial difference to the profile, direction and long-term planning of sports at Claremont. You will provide dynamic leadership, vision and have an unparalleled passion for sport and exercise in order to inspire pupils, teachers and parents. You will be ambitious, committed to excellence and continuous improvement, able to think strategically whilst also being hands-on and pro-active.

We know from staff and pupils, past and present, that Claremont is a special place. There’s a real community feel and a sense of an extended family with a welcoming, respectful atmosphere. You can also expect a salary that fully reflects your expertise and contribution, plus an excellent package of benefits.

Further details of the role and how to apply can be found under the 'working at Claremont' link at www.claremontfancourt.co.uk or by calling HR on 01372 473720.

Closing date: 12pm on Thursday 2 February 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 7 February 2023

Claremont Fan Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.