Director of Sport

Location: London, GB

Date: 2 Apr 2025

Application closing date: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents. In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Pembridge Hall is an independent girls’ preparatory school (ages 4 – 11) of 463 girls set in a tranquil residential square in Notting Hill. Pembridge prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations. Pembridge Hall places our girls at the heart of everything. By combining traditional values with an innovative education, girls are prepared for life in an ever-evolving world through an ambitious and aspirational prep school experience.

The Director of Sport is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and is responsible for ensuring that a high challenge, and well-balanced, Physical Education curriculum is taught effectively and consistently throughout the school (including Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2): leading to the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. They will provide leadership in the organisation and management of the Sports Department, including pupils, staff, premises, clubs and sporting fixtures (both internally and with other schools). Additionally, they are expected to promote and support the ethos, aims and vision of the school and maintain its philosophy of education. The Director of Sport is responsible for maintaining and developing a strategic vision for the Sports Department at Pembridge Hall.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, lead and develop all aspects of Sport within the school.
• Work with other staff to continue the development of the PE curriculum throughout the School.
• Review and update subject-related policies and contribute to the School Development Plan on a regular basis.
• Line management of PE Teachers, Sports Assistants, Coaches and Club Leaders, including recruitment of new staff and organising timetables.
• Ensure all staff in the Sport Department develop their teaching in an open, supportive and professional environment.
• Ensure proper resourcing of the Sports Department, including appropriate sports and other materials.
• Lead and participate in Sports events, both in and out of school, including Sports Day, Inter-House fixture, Inter-School fixtures, competitions, events and International Trips.
• Manage and run the school’s Extra-Curricular Club provision for Sport, including internal and external Club Leaders.
• Actively promote Sports opportunities across the school.
• Identify talented pupils for Sport Awards and Scholarships.
• Manage the budget for the Sport Department.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience of leading and teaching Physical Education across the primary age range.
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children.
• Effective use of strategies to motivate and engage students as effective learners and to promote good student relationships.
• Experience of Netball coaching and umpiring.
• Experience of organising fixtures and events.
• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum EYFS, Key Stages 1 and 2 is desirable.

SAFERGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Please download and complete our inspired application form and submit alongside your CV.