Director of Sport

We are seeking to appoint a talented, experienced and enthusiastic Director of Sport. The successful candidate will lead PE and Games in all year groups, coordinate the fixtures programme and promote sport across the whole school. In addition to being a Form Tutor, the Director of Sport will teach PE as a specialist subject to all pupils from Reception to Year 6.

Applications should arrive no 9am on Wednesday 24th April Interviews to be held on Tuesday 30th April. We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date, should a suitable candidate be found.

Key Responsibilities:

Be involved in coaching and leading a team in each of the three school terms, and therefore an ability to contribute to one of more of the school’s principal sports is desirable as is experience of boys’ and girls’ sport at a school level.

Lead and manage colleagues involved in the games and sports programme, lending proactive support where necessary to encourage staff participation and ensure a high level of quality coaching throughout the school, from Nursery to Year 6.

Be a charismatic and visible presence within the local community, working to cultivate strong links with partner clubs, organisations, and pathways.

Be a dynamic teacher who can anticipate and respond to the needs of pupils and their parents and will work to a consistently high standard.

Be aware of the pastoral and needs of all pupils and will be actively attached to a form group setting within the Prep School to provide daily pastoral support and guidance with all aspects of school life.

Be responsible for the Swimming provision.

For more details please see the job description in the candidate pack.

Cricklade Manor Prep
The Manor House,
Calcutt St,
Swindon,
SN6 6BB

Deadline for applications is 9am on 24th April 2024.

Cricklade Manor Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.