Director of Sport and Activities

3 months ago


Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time

Location: Buckinghamshire

Overview

Director of Sport and Activities (January 2025 start)

Do you have a passion to inspire children to lead an active life?

Do you want to work with motivated and like-minded individuals?

Term time only: Yes

Salary details: Dependent on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, term time

Closing date: Friday 11th October at midday.

Interviews: Friday 18th October 

About us

Headteacher: Cath Bufton-Green BA Hons PGCE

Gateway is a thriving independent co-educational prep school set in the heart of the Chilterns with over 250 children. With sport an integral part of the curriculum, this role requires an inspirational and dynamic specialist who can oversee the delivery of Physical Education and Games and our co-curricular programme of activities across the school.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Director of Sport and Activities to join our staff from January 2025.

The successful candidate will be a great team player, have excellent communication and organisational skills and be committed to promoting a healthy attitude to sport and living an active life.

For further information please see attached Job description.

About you

Key responsibilities:

Managing the Physical Education team and visiting coaches to ensure effective teaching and learning takes place across the curriculum.

Plan and teach lessons with regard to continuity and progression to ensure effective learning takes place.

Plan and prepare lessons in advance in collaboration with colleagues and ensure that learning is kept within curriculum targets.

Plan the termly Physical Education and games timetable including ratios for staffing and teaching groups.

Arrange and administer a calendar of regular fixtures which provide opportunities for all pupils to participate at their ability level, both within the school and with other schools.

Be the initial point of contact for parents in matters related to Physical Education and Sports.

Promote the department in whole-school activities such as open mornings and assemblies.

Manage the organisation and running of co-curricular clubs and activities across the school.

Coordinate the organisation of all annual school sports events, including sports days and swim galas.



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