About the role
DIRECTOR OF SPORT
Full time / Permanent
Highly competitive salary
Required for September 2025 or January 2026
St Albans Education Group (STAEG) is a group of vibrant schools supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, alumni and friends. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, from all cultural backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Sport to lead our highly talented and experienced PE Department. The Director of Sport will define the quality and direction of co-curricular and academic sport and physical education. The post holder will play a key role in the School’s cultural life and in promoting and upholding the Teach to 25 philosophy.
The Director of Sport will provide inspiring opportunities for pupils across the school to get involved with sport. They will lead a broad, ambitious and exciting co-curricular provision, making full use of the considerable talent and resources in the school.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of Sport and Physical Education with passion for Sport and Physical Education and extensive knowledge of the current educational landscape.
This is a permanent position offered on a full-time basis with a start date of September 2025 or January 2026 for the right candidate.
In return we offer:
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
- Use of sports facilities, including gym* (*Conditions apply)
- An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
- Competitive salary
Closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 29 April 2025
Interview date will be confirmed
The High 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. Registered Charity No: 311065
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