Director of Sport

• Developing and delivering the overall development strategy for the department
• Leading and managing sport across the Prep and Senior schools
• Supervising the Physical Education curriculum and delivery
• Recruiting and allocating staff to ensure the optimum delivery of the agreed provision
• Supporting the Marketing and Admissions team to build links with feeder schools
• Encouraging and overseeing outreach activities
• Hosting tournaments and development days
• Identifying and developing those on the sports scholarship pathway
• Working closely with the Director of Estates to set the strategy for the development and management of sports facilities
• Ensuring excellent planning of fixtures and activities
• Ensuring accurate and proactive communication with parents and internally within the school
• Managing the department’s budget

• Excellent leadership skills and experience
• A clear vision for sport which is consistent with the Westonbirt ethos and character and the four pillars of participation, enjoyment, breadth of opportunity and excellence
• Very high standards and expectations in all areas of educational provision and customer service
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills
• Experience in a boarding & day co-educational school environment
• Preferably, a personal understanding of sports performance at an elite level
• Resilience, adaptability and a good sense of humour

A personal understanding of sports performance at an elite level

• The support and encouragement to think big
• The opportunity for significant career development
• The chance to be part of one of the most exciting schools in the country