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The opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly organised Director of Sport to join Westonbirt School. Sport plays a highly important role in the life of the school. The incoming Director of Sport will have the exciting opportunity to build upon the many successes of this period, whilst also helping to map out a development plan to take the department forward to new heights over the coming decade.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
A personal understanding of sports performance at an elite level
What we offer:
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