Director of Sport

About the School-Milbourne Lodge
Since itsfoundation, Milbourne has established a strong reputation as one of England’sleading Prep Schools recognised for outstanding academic achievements.
Our studentsand teachers are more than just learners and educators; they are active globalcitizens. Together, they are exposed to a variety of perspectives from diversecultures, sharing and gaining insights that transcend traditional classroomboundaries.
This dynamicexchange fosters a learning space where young minds, guided by their teachers,are encouraged to express their unique ideas and talents, while instilling thevalue of respect and embracing the spirit of collaboration.
It’s an individual approach that empowers our school, every teacher, and eachstudent to discover what they truly do best.
Sport has along and proud tradition at Milbourne Lodge and a daily games programme is afundamental part of our school life.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Sport to join ourfantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries – in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East – serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 17 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the role
As Director of Sport, you will lead the strategic and day-to-day development of our Sports Department, ensuring outstanding curricular and extra-curricular provision from Reception through to Year 8. Working closely with the Head of Girls’ Games, you will inspire a team of dedicated staff, plan and oversee a full programme of school sports, and champion physical education across the school. From organising fixtures and sports days to engaging in open mornings and holiday camps, your role will be dynamic and highly visible. You will also play a key part in promoting our school’s ethos, supporting pupil wellbeing, and ensuring a safe and inclusive sporting environment for all.
This is a full-time, permanent role with a proposed January 2026 start date.

To view a full job description, click here . Who we are looking for:
As the successful candidate, you will be an outstanding teacher whoinspires students of all abilities and promotes a love of learning. You willhave excellent subject knowledge, a genuine desire to help all students achieveand will promote the benefits of an active lifestyle. You will have theability to lead, coach and motivate across the breadth of the Sportingcurriculum. It is expected that all applicants will be passionate, highlyorganised and collaborative and be willing to introduce new initiatives acrossthe school and be able to manage the Sports department within the wider school community.
In term of qualifications you will have:
A good Honours degree
A distinguished record of teaching
Desirable –
Qualified teacher status
Courses of further study relevant to the post
Qualifications in additional areas of interest
A strong record of professional development
To teach an additional subject
Benefits at Cognita
Competitive salary depending upon qualifications andexperience
Teacher\’s Pension
Freelunch provided during Term Time
Free onsite parking
School fee discount
Exclusive third-party discounts
Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:20th June 2025 . Interviews will take place on 25th and 27th June 2025.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

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