Director of Sport

ISC group; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of Sport to lead their Physical Education department. This role involves managing the school’s sporting provision and ensuring a comprehensive co-curricular programme. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic approach and will potentially have experience teaching hockey, though other sporting specialisms are also valued. Applications are encouraged as early interviews may occur based on the candidate pool.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced leader in sports education.
• Experience teaching hockey is desirable.
• Candidates with any sporting specialism are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's PE department.
• Oversee the school's sporting provision.
• Manage a full co-curricular programme.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Sporting specialism

Teaching experience

Job description

DIRECTOR OF SPORT

Full time, competitive salary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Sport to lead our PE department at our inspiring independent school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the school’s sporting provision, including a full cocurricular programme. They will join a successful and well-regarded department with a reputation for achieving consistently good results.

Previous experience teaching hockey is desirable, but we welcome applications from candidates with any sporting specialism.

‘They mean what they say about nurturing talent’ Good Schools Guide

Start date: April/September 2026

Applications (by application form, CV and covering letter) are welcome as soon as possible and no later than 8.00am on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Early applications are strongly advised, as we may choose to interview prior to the deadline if a suitable field of candidates present.

If you would like to apply, please complete our online application form and submit a CV and covering letter to [e-mail]. For any further information, please visit our website.

Prior’s Field Priorsfield Road Godalming Surrey GU7 2RH

t: 01483 810551 w: www.priorsfieldschool.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Registered Charity No: 312038