Director of Junior School Sport

Springwell Alternative Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Director of Junior School Sport to lead sports initiatives and collaborate with the Director of Sport. This role requires strong leadership abilities and a commitment to enhancing student well-being through physical activity. The position comes with competitive funding, professional development opportunities, and various benefits that include subsidised accommodation for relocating candidates. This is an excellent opportunity to impact the girls' school sector positively.

Benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Free lunches during term time

Membership of the TPS

Employee Assistant Programme

Free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite

Qualifications

• Experience in developing sports programs in a school setting.
• Understanding of health and well-being initiatives.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead sports activities and initiatives within the junior school.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sport on strategic plans.
• Support the health and well-being of students and staff.

Skills

Leadership in sports

Strategic planning

Interpersonal communication

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT

Full Time

Required for September 2026

The Director of Junior School Sport will have leadership responsibility, playing a significant role in supporting the Director of Sport in the strategic planning to shape the future of this important area of school life.

This is a distinctive opportunity to make a real impact on the girls’ school sector, and to re‑imagine what industry‑leading sport and exercise can be. The school believes that physical activity can impact positively on all girls, and that attitudes to sport and exercise, inspired at school, can last a lifetime.

We can offer:

A positive working environment within an extremely well‑resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid accordinglts to experience and qualifications.

For candidates looking to relocate, subsidised accommodation on site may be available.

The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge wlan; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.

A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well‑being.

Other benefits include membership of the TPS, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

The vacancy closes on Monday 26th January 2026 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ