Director of Sport

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead, shape, and elevate sport and physical education at The Hall. We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about developing young people through sport and who is a genuine team player, thriving on collaboration to build a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing sporting culture.

The successful candidate will bring a proven record of coaching excellence, the ability to energise and motivate students and staff, and a clear vision for the future of sport across the School. As a collaborative leader and committed team player, you will work closely with colleagues to strengthen and enhance an already strong sporting tradition, making a lasting impact through programmes of real distinction and playing a central role in the life of The Hall community.

This role offers an exceptional platform for a dynamic, committed, and collegiate individual to shape the next chapter of sport and physical education in a school where ambition, teamwork, and enjoyment sit at the core of everything we do.

We are a thriving and successful selective preparatory school for boys aged 4-13 in North London, providing a high-calibre education to approximately 470 pupils. Our goal is to foster a happy, secure, and energetic community where both pupils and staff can flourish.

We welcome applications from candidates across all school settings. Located in Belsize Park, our school is easily accessible via the Metropolitan, Jubilee, and Northern Underground lines.

The Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As well as working in a leafy location in a pleasant neighbourhood, close to Central London with good transport links, working at The Hall offers:

• A salary scale significantly above that found in the maintained sector, which the Governors review each year to ensure it remains competitive
• Free daily three course buffet style lunches in the term time which can be tailored to dietary needs and hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day in the Staff Rooms.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, which can include support in gaining a PGCE or other post-graduate qualification amongst other further training opportunities
• Eligible pension scheme with Death in Service Benefit
• Private Health insurance after qualifying period
• After one year's service, fee remission for staff sons (subject to competitive entry procedures)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to anonymous counselling services, independent, free and confidential advisory services.
• Access to school counsellors
• Reimbursement for costs of eye-sight tests and contributions towards glasses for VDU work
• Newly refurbished buildings and teaching spaces, including large and comfortable Staff Rooms

Ability to teach across the Prep School age range is essential.

Evidence of experience in leading sporting activities and driving change is essential.

Experience in Middle Management.

Evidence of supporting and mentoring colleagues.

The Hall School is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School is also committed to providing a supportive and flexible working environment to all its members of staff. The School recognises that, in order to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest calibre who share this commitment.

Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3