Director of Hockey

THE SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION; Peacehaven; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St John’s School invites applications for a Director of Hockey to provide strategic leadership, vision and technical expertise for our flagship hockey programme. The role welcomes applicants from both qualified teachers and accomplished hockey professionals, with appointment offered on a Teacher or Support Staff contract reflecting the successful candidate’s qualifications.

The Director of Hockey will work with the Sports Leadership Team, oversee all hockey aspects, establish an identity and

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher or professional hockey leader with coaching credentials.
• Experience leading a hockey programme or sport department is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all aspects of hockey within the school.
• Lead coaching, staff development and player pathways.
• Manage fixtures, tours and competitive performance.
• Develop a clear hockey identity and external partnerships.

Formation

Teaching qualification or equivalent

Description du poste

Permanent position | Teacher or Support Staff appointment, depending on qualifications and experience

Competitive salary and benefits

To start as soon as possible

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.

Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Interview date: w/c 2 November 2026 and 9 November 2026

Reg Charity No: 312064

St John’s 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 must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The job holder should be aware of their responsibilities for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons who they may come into contact with whilst at St John’s adhere to and ensuring compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.”

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