Director of Sports

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and talented Director of Sport. An enthusiastic, well-qualified, ambitious and dedicated teacher is sought to lead all aspects of PE and games both within and beyond the curriculum. St. Paul’s has an excellent sporting reputation and the expectation is that the Director of Sport will build on this tradition, identifying ways to improve our delivery and performance as well as developing new opportunities.

The Director of Sport is a high-profile managerial role which sets the agenda for all sporting activities in both the Senior and Junior Schools. As well as leading Senior School in academic and competitive sports, the DoS also has oversight of Junior PE and sporting activities. S/he is well supported by a team of specialist coaches and PE teaching staff, as well as the Coordinator for Fixtures and Events. In addition to IGCSE PE, St Paul’s is planning to introduce IB Sports Science in 2024, so experience in 6th Form teaching would be an advantage.

The Sports Centre is the hub for the DoS. We have outstanding basketball and volleyball courts, with a 25m swimming pool and a multi-purpose area with fitness equipment as well as changing rooms. In addition to these facilities, we do have an outdoor facilities consisting of playing field, tennis court, volleyball and basketball courts. The DoS is responsible for the supervision and operation of the Sports Centre.

Start is expected to be in August 2023.

St Paul’s is working with Independent Coach Education on this appointment. Potential applicants can arrange a preliminary discussion, to find out more about the role, the school and living in Brazil. To do so, contact Daniel Scargill, Recruitment Director to arrange a conversation. Email dan@independentcoacheducation.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 20th of February.

General Responsibilities

• To be the public face of the sports culture at the school with a high-profile presence within the school and across relevant sports leagues in São Paulo
• To set out and deliver a vision for sports at the school that builds on a strong tradition and excellent faculties
• To take responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in PE and games within and beyond the curriculum.
• To lead, manage, organise and oversee the development and smooth running of the department. 
• To develop and implement an overall strategy for sport in this 3-18 school.
• To support the Head in the implementation of all aspects of agreed school policy in order to maintain the ethos and aims of St. Paul’s School.
• To assist in the implementation of the school development plan.

About St. Paul’s School: 

St. Paul’s was founded in 1926 and was the first school in South America to receive accreditation from the UK government as a British School Overseas. Fully coeducational, with about 1,100 pupils, aged from 3 to 18, it is a school with history and tradition, but which embraces innovation, contemporary values and the latest in digital learning. We are a world-class school, and an international member of HMC and IAPS, and a member of COBIS and the LAHC. We are proud of our local, national and international reputation and we constantly strive to improve the opportunities for our pupils and staff. Our recent BSO inspection judged us as a leading British School overseas, and you can download the report from our website. Our exceptional facilities place teaching and learning at the heart of the school. 

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More details about the school can be found at www.stpauls.br. 

Benefits 

For expatriate staff the package is a two-year (renewable) contract that includes: housing allowance; furnishing allowance; grocery allowance; return flights (at the start and end of each contract); luggage allowances (outbound and return); visa expenses covered; opt-in private pension scheme; high-interest savings scheme, healthcare and dental plan, on-site lunches, and a UK-sterling salary allowance.

Safeguarding 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks, an overseas check if appropriate and a pre-placement medical assessment. Proof of entitlement to work in Brazil is also required where necessary. 

Vaccination COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccination record will be demanded as a way to assure everybody's safety.