Head of Sport

Park School is looking to recruit an outstanding Head of Sport to join our co-educational Preparatory School and Nursery (3 months – 11 years) in December 2024. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced professional who is committed to achieving the very best for pupils in their sporting life. Any candidate should be willing to play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school.  

Rated Excellent in recent regulatory inspections, this is an exciting opportunity to join a school with an excellent reputation and a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about teaching and learning. 

The successful candidate should:

• Have experience in the primary sports provision and be able to design, deliver and promote exciting and inspiring sports lessons and competitive opportunities
• Have high expectations of all children throughout the school
•  Be able to develop children’s passion for learning through excellent and inspirational teaching
• Be adaptable and motivated to improve and develop the current sport curriculum to benefit all children
• Be able to work within a team, taking the responsibility for organising and co-ordinating sporting fixtures
• Be committed to safeguarding and protection of all the children in our school community 
• Be able to communicate professionally and effectively with parents and staff alike

 What we can offer you:

• A wonderful 'family feel' school in a beautiful coastal location
• Well-mannered and engaged pupils who immerse themselves in Park School life
• Excellent sports grounds at Park School and our sister-site Dean Park
• Friendly and hard-working colleagues who will give you a warm welcome
• Continued investment in improving and enhancing school facilities
• Access to high quality cpd and training

We are incredibly proud of Park School and Nursery and encourage visits to see what we have to offer. Please contact the school office to make an appointment with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. For more information or to request an application pack please contact hr@parkschool.co.uk

The School 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 (DBS).