Director of Sport

Posted 10 hours 50 minutes ago by Focus Resourcing

Permanent
Full Time
Community & Sport Jobs
Berkshire, Reading, United Kingdom, RG317
Job Description

Starting in September, with induction/handover day in June 2026

We are seeking an outstanding Director of Sport to lead and develop sport and physical education across a prestigious private school. This is a rare opportunity to build on an already strong sporting culture, including national success and to inspire participation and excellence across all sports.

The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for sport, an excellent leader of people, and a high-quality classroom practitioner. The role includes teaching PE, with experience of teaching A Level PE essential.

The Role

  • Lead the strategic development of sport and PE across the school
  • Inspire high levels of participation and elite performance
  • Line manage PE staff and coaches
  • Oversee the PE curriculum (including GCSE and A Level)
  • Promote inclusion, wellbeing and enjoyment of sport
  • Develop links with feeder schools and the wider sporting community

The Person

  • Proven leadership in school sport or equivalent
  • Experience teaching A Level Physical Education (essential)
  • Strong communicator and motivator
  • Commitment to girls' sport and student wellbeing
  • Willing to support fixtures, tours and school events

On offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Outstanding sports facilities
  • Free meals, parking and use of sports facilities
  • A supportive, high-achieving school community
  • On site accommodation if required