Head of Athletic Performance

ROLE

To lead Blundell’s Athletic Performance Programme, ensuring pupils develop the fitness, habits, and confidence needed to thrive in sport. Deliver high quality strength & conditioning (S&C) mentor scholars and high-performance athletes, and manage the systems, staff, and partnerships

that support long term athletic development.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Strength and Conditioning Programme

• Plan and deliver high quality S&C sessions for all pupils, progressing them safely from fundamental movement skills to sport specific strength and power.

• Implement our four level Athletic Performance pathway, including testing in Years 7–8, gym induction in Year 9, structured development through Years 10–11, and personalised coaching and mentoring in Sixth Form.

High Performance Sports Pathways

• Provide bespoke programmes for elite athletes, coordinating specialist services and liaising with external coaches.

Training Load and Welfare

• Monitor school and club commitments to prevent overload.

• Work closely with pastoral, coaching and medical teams to ensure balanced schedules and effective recovery.

Scholarships

• Lead Sports Scholarship and Exhibition assessment processes, oversee scholar progress, and maintain clear communication with families.

Talks and Clinics

• Run a termly talks programme (including external speakers) and optional development clinics (speed, agility, mobility, recovery).

Data and Evaluation

• Use Team Builder and testing data to track performance and wellbeing.

• Maintain accurate datasets.

• Review programme effectiveness annually.

Partnerships and Development

• Build and manage links with universities, performance providers, professional academies and NGB’s.

Communication & Staff Development

• Present programme expectations clearly.

• Produce supporting materials.

• Train staff involved in programme delivery.

• Keep parents informed and updated through webinars, drop-in sessions, and newsletters.

General and Wider School Responsibilities

• Support the PE department in lesson delivery as required.

• Coach specific sports teams as required

• Have a good understanding of school safeguarding procedures.

• Take reasonable care of health and safety of self, other people, and resources whilst at work, complying with the School’s health and safety policy, procedures, and local rules.

• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Head or the Deputy Head Co-Curricular.

This is not an exclusive list of duties but gives an indication of the level of ability required. All staff will be expected to undertake relevant training and may be required to update their skills.

This role may be offered with accommodation which includes boarding and weekend duties.

To apply please submit an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form which can be found on our website on our website, alongside a CV and covering letter

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be considered in the shortlisting process.

Blundell’s promotes equal opportunity for all staff and pupils and is committed to its culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of a wide range of backgrounds. Appointments will be made on merit.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to those invited to interview.

For any questions or further information please contact: recruitment@blundells.org

Closing date is 6th February although we will be reviewing applications and shortlisting during the advertising period and the role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.

Blundell’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Background checks on your online digital presence will also be carried out. All staff are required to provide evidence of identity, entitlement to work in the UK and of any qualifications required for the job.