Director of Junior School Sport (Maternity Cover)

Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Guildford High Junior is looking to appoint an exceptional Director of Junior School Sport who is also a qualified teacher of Physical Education. The successful applicant will have a passion for Junior School sport, with a commitment to excellence and participation in sport for all. Applicants with proven leadership experience will be considered for the Director of Junior School Sport position.

Our sports department has strong links across the Junior and Senior Schools, sharing specialisms to enhance opportunities for pupils. You will be directly involved in the development and delivery of PE in KS1 and KS2 and will build on and contribute to our exciting range of extra-curricular opportunities for pupils. Flexibility in teaching across the PE curriculum will be fundamental to the role.

Organised, and a great communicator with pupils, parents and staff, you will be at ease delivering extra-curricular clubs, squads, fixtures and inter-house competitions.

We can offer you:  

• a lively, dynamic, hardworking and extremely successful department, within a school where enthusiasm for PE and extra-curricular sport is high throughout
• competitive salary, well above the national scale
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or (if you would prefer) APTIS scheme
• a friendly and supportive staff team who work collaboratively, sharing resources and ideas
• excellent facilities
• regular professional development and wellbeing opportunities throughout the year
• your own iPad
• access to employee benefits and advice services.

For further information and to apply please visit: www.guildfordhigh.co.uk/vacancies where you will be directed to complete an online application form.

The Human Resources department may be contacted via email: human.resources@guildfordhigh.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 08:30AM on Wednesday 15th January 2025.

GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and checks with previous employers for safer recruitment purposes.