Director of Hockey

Eteach International; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

CPD opportunities

Excellent facilities

Job summary

St John’s School in Leatherhead is seeking an outstanding Director of Hockey to provide strategic leadership, vision and technical expertise to shape the next phase of our flagship hockey programme. The role will work with the Director of Sport and the Sports Leadership Team to drive coaching excellence, participation and performance.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers or accomplished hockey professionals.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of hockey, including participation, coaching and staff development.
• Talent identification and player pathways.
• Manage fixtures, tours and competitive performance.
• Establish a clear hockey identity and coaching philosophy.
• Develop external partnerships and foster a thriving, inclusive team culture.

Job description

St John’s School is seeking an outstanding, ambitious and inspiring Director of Hockey to provide the strategic leadership, vision and technical expertise needed to shape the next phase of our flagship hockey programme.

We recognise that exceptional hockey leaders may come from a variety of professional backgrounds and we welcome applications from both qualified teachers and accomplished hockey professionals. While the role and its responsibilities will remain the same, the contractual terms will reflect the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, with the appointment offered on either a Teacher or Support Staff contract with associated terms and benefits.

The Director of Hockey will work closely with the Director of Sport and as a key member of the Sports Leadership Team, the Director of Hockey will oversee all aspects of hockey, including participation, coaching and staff development, talent identification, player pathways, fixtures, tours and competitive performance. They will establish a clear hockey identity and coaching philosophy, develop strong external partnerships and create an environment in which every pupil can enjoy the sport, fulfil their potential and represent St John’s with pride.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking School which is committed to academic excellence; continual development of staff; and innovative teaching and learning strategies. This is within the context of outstanding pastoral care and co-curricular provision to ensure the best possible holistic pupil experience.

If you like to work collaboratively and welcome the opportunity to develop as a practitioner, we offer a comprehensive induction and CPD programme for all levels of staff, a competitive remuneration package and outstanding, well-equipped facilities.