Teacher of Sport and Exercise
Highgate School
Haringey
- £37,904 - £63,920 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 3 March 2025
Job overview
Highgate is an academically selective, co-educational North London day school. We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Sport and Exercise, and dependent on the strength of the field, we may look to appoint more than one applicant.
This is an exciting opportunity to for a well-qualified practitioner to join our Sport and Exercise Department as a Teacher of Sport and Exercise. The Sport and Exercise (SpEx) Department is vibrant and forward thinking and has benefitted greatly from significant investment in both staff and facilities. Applicants should ideally have experience of coaching Netball or sports focusing on Hand Eye Coordination, however we will consider applicants with experience coaching at least one of our core sports: Netball, Football, Hockey, Fives, Athletics or Cricket. The role will involve teaching and supporting the development of an innovative curriculum at Highgate, supporting pupils progress across all three schools.
The position will commence in September 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in the Sports programme, including midweek and weekend fixtures, training (including pre-season training), competitions and tours. The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd March at 5pm. Highgate School reserves the right to interview at any point in the process and therefore early applications are welcome. Director of Sport Mario Noto would be happy to talk to any interested candidates about the role in advance of an application or interview.
Please contact mario.noto@highgateschool.org.uk
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About Highgate School
Established in 1565, Highgate is now one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools, with around 1,700 pupils aged 3-18.
Academic excellence
Academic standards at Highgate remain high, as our most recent exam results demonstrate. In 2023 over 50% of all our GCSE entries were graded 9, and 78.9% were 9 or 8. Within our Sixth Form, in 2023, 46.5% of all our exam entries were awarded an A* at A level (or Pre-U equivalent) and 82.8% were A* or A. In 2023, 30 pupils matriculated at either Cambridge or Oxford colleges, whilst others took up places at prestigious Art, Architecture and Medical schools. Every year, the vast majority of our leavers enter Russell Group universities or other elite Higher Education establishments, including in the US and Canada.
Beyond the classroom
Alongside their studies, Highgate pupils are offered a wide range of co-curricular activities which enhance both their childhood experience and their future aspirations. We are also exceptionally fortunate when it comes to sport with extensive facilities, excellent staff and a wide range of activities available.
At Highgate, we encourage social responsibility through our charity work, both locally and further afield. For example, we are the principal education sponsor for the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and support Great Lakes High School in Uganda.
Location
Our School is situated in one of the most attractive and popular areas of North London, a short distance from central London and adjacent to Hampstead Heath. We endeavour to be a sustainable school and are well served by good public transport links.
Management
Our Head, Mr Adam Pettitt, leads our Senior School and is also responsible for the overall direction of our Pre-Preparatory and Junior Schools.
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