Director of Sport

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on a strategic vision for the future of sport in our recently merged coeducational Prep School. Please apply immediately. Applicants will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis.

Detail

Headington Rye Oxford is a vibrant and welcoming school set in 23 acres of playing fields and grounds on the outskirts of Oxford. In an environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral support and an impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on a strategic vision for the future of sport in our recently merged coeducational Prep School. You will be a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, able to motivate all those within the Headington Rye Oxford Prep School community to ensure maximum participation in sport and physical activity. The new Director of Sport will be a gifted and experienced teacher, innovative thinker and confident leader who will be able to oversee the continued success of this outstanding department.

The Director of Sport will manage a team of outstanding PE teachers, coaches and volunteers. You will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are maintained in the sport and physical activity provision for every individual in the Prep School community. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior School Director of Sport.

The Director of Sport will support and develop teams and individuals to perform at a highly competitive level, locally, regionally and nationally. You will support the School to further expand its hugely successful sports programme which includes Football, Cricket, Hockey and Netball.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.

We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.

Further Information

https://publications.headington.org/vacancies/director-of-sport-prep