Director of Sport and Co-Curricular
Thorngrove School
Hampshire
- Expiring soon
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- Salary:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2024
Job overview
Following the appointment of the current post holder to a Secondary School position, Thorngrove is looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to take on the role of Director of Sport and Co-Curricular. The post holder will support the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team in ensuring the delivery of outstanding sporting opportunities and a diverse enrichment curriculum to the pupils.
The successful candidate will lead the Sports and PE department where the emphasis is very much on enjoyment, participation and skill development, whilst seeking to extend the skills and talents of all individuals, and ensuring those pupils in our top sports teams go on to achieve to the highest standards.
Alongside this, the successful candidate will lead and further develop the school's very successful Enrichment Programme, engaging staff, pupils and parents in this key element of what Thorngrove has to offer, which will provide the pupils with unique and inspiring extra-curricular opportunities.
Full details are available on the link below. To apply for the role, please fill in the application form and email it to recruitment@thorngroveschool.co.uk together with a CV and covering letter.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 27th November 2024.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 2nd December 2024.
Prospective candidates are invited to discuss the post with Mrs Emmanuelle Brooks, School Administrator, on 01635 253172 or by emailing recruitment@thorngroveschool.co.uk
Thorngrove 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.
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About Thorngrove School
Thorngrove School is a co-educational independent preparatory school in Highclere, near Newbury in Berkshire, for 2 1/2 -13 year olds. It accommodates approximately 220 pupils.
Thorngrove School was founded in 1988 by Nick and Connie Broughton. They wanted to create an establishment that provided for all children, whatever their abilities. Recent developments have included a 3 lane cricket net facility and personal devices for all children in Year 3 up. The school will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2023.
Headmaster
Nick Graham
Vision and values
Thorngrove School aims to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, developing pupils' academic education as well as their interest in extra-curricular pursuits. Teachers strive to provide a nurturing environment for every child and to promote teamwork and friendship between year groups. The pre-preparatory school maximises the use of all school facilities, including the woods and fields.
While Thorngrove School excels at teaching core subjects, it also provides outstanding extra-curricular activities. Pupils have access to specialist art and pottery sessions, music lessons and drama classes led by a fully qualified LAMDA teacher. Plenty of sports are on offer.
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