Assistant Director of Sport and Exercise

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough, Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Director of Sport and Exercise to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate will love sports and have the ability to teach and coach netball at a high level. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values student and staff well-being. Apply by January 26, 2026, for this exciting chance to foster student engagement in sports.

Benefits

Competitive salary structure

Subsidised accommodation

Free lunches during term time

Employee Assistance Programme

Fee remission

Qualifications

• A love of sport, and the personality to encourage engagement and commitment.
• Ability to teach and coach netball to a high level is highly desirable.
• Enthusiasm, hard work, and high standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Sport & Exercise in developing an ambitious development plan.
• Create a positive working environment for staff and students.
• Facilitate the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching netball

Engagement and commitment encouragement

Strong leadership

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

Assistant Director of Sport and Exercise

l. A love of sport, and the personality to encourage engagement and commitment are at the heart of this position. The ability to teach and coach netball to a high level is highly desirable.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SPORT & EXERCISE

Full Time

Required for June 2026

Maternity Contract

We are looking for a new Assistant Director of Sport & Exercise to cover maternity leave for up to one year. We are interested in finding a candidate who is passionate about the role of Sport in the lives of young women, and who will assist our Director of Sport & Exercise shape and deliver an ambitious development plan for the department.

The appointed person will have a range of skills: some will be technical, but many will be personal. Enthusiasm, hard work and high standards are essential. A love of sport, and the personality to encourage engagement and commitment are at the heart of this position. The ability to teach and coach netball to a high level is highly desirable.

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 according 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; 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 9th 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

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU