Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher and a visionary Leader to assume a key leadership position at King’s College School, Wimbledon as Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing from September 2024 or January 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of development in terms of sport and pupils’ physical health and wellbeing within our warm and dynamic community. The postholder will lead a large, talented and committed team of outstanding Games and PE teaching staff and coaches, ensuring the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils, and a personally enriching experience of professional development for staff. They will have a strong commitment to sporting excellence and oversee a high performance sporting programme which ensures that our pupil athletes achieve their maximum potential. Alongside this, they will play a fundamental role in promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging within sport for all pupils and staff.

A King’s education is about developing the whole person, and our extensive co-curricular programme is central to life at our school. The new Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing will work closely with senior staff to formulate and deliver an ambitious vision for sport, physical health and wellbeing and PE across both the senior and junior schools within the next phase of the school’s strategic plan. This is a distinctive opportunity to make a real impact on what sector-leading sport and exercise can be and to support a culture in which competitive sport and physical activity is important to, and impacts positively on, all pupils. 

The post will suit someone who has:

• Is, or aspires to be, a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader
• Is enthusiastic, motivational and has a genuine passion for school sport
• Has a personal commitment to ongoing professional development and a desire to make an impact on the department and the school
• Is a creative individual who can think flexibly and imaginatively about the future of school sport and physical activity, whilst enjoying the complexity of running day to day sporting activities
• Promotes kindness and positive relationships, and a nurturing approach
• Has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care for all pupils
• Is committed to excellence and has the highest aspirations for both pupils and staff
• Is eager to share with staff what may be possible in the next phase of sport at King’s, creating an enabling supportive environment in which staff can flourish
• Works hard, with energy, dynamism and resilience, to lead and work as part of a team
• Is able to prioritise and manage their time effectively
• Possesses excellent skills of communication, organisation and problem solving
• Is open minded, adaptable and forward-thinking and ready to respond to an evolving educational and sporting landscape
• Promotes a culture of kindness and respect alongside equality, diversity and inclusion among pupils and departmental colleagues so everyone feels they fully belong
• Has a well-developed awareness of compliance, safety and safeguarding matters relating to sport
• Has prior experience of school leadership and management, and/or experience of managing complex aspects of a large organization
• Has prior experience of delivering a programme which includes a broad range of sporting activities 
• Has prior experience of delivering a high quality PE curriculum

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 14th May 2024.

Interviews: Monday 20th May 2024.

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

King's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.