Director of Sport

SAP

full-time

Posted on: 1/15/2026

Location Type: Office

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

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
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

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
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

Benefits

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Physical EducationNetball coachingUmpiringCurriculum developmentEvent organizationBudget managementTeaching strategiesStudent engagement

LeadershipOrganizational skillsCommunicationSupportive environmentMotivation

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)