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