Director of Sport

Connaught Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Greater London seeks a Director of Sport to lead sports development and oversee various sports and activities. The ideal candidate should be an experienced teacher or Head of Department with specialisms in netball and the ability to manage ski trips. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing in January 2026, offering exciting opportunities within one of the largest independent schools' groups.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching experience and/or be a Head of Department.
• Specialisms in netball required.
• Must be able to lead and manage ski trips.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision and development of sport across the school.
• Share resources with other members of the group.
• Oversee various sports and activities.
• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team.

Skills

Experienced Teacher

Specialisms in netball

Ability to run ski trips

Job description

Director of Sport

Independent Girls' Prep School

January 2026

Connaught Education is proudly partnered with the largest and most prestigious independent schools' group in the world, presently, we are supporting one of their independent girls' prep schools in appointing a Director of Sport. The role in question is a full-time, permanent position, commencing as of January 2026.

This high calibre independent girls' school has a reputation as one of the best prep schools in London, set in a picturesque residential square with access to outstanding facilities. Sport is highly prized at the school with PE lessons, games, dance, swimming, netball, football, tag rugby, lacrosse and much more offered, including ski trips. The school has access to first class sporting facilities including grass pitches, astroturf surfaces, tennis courts and swimming / leisure centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision and development of sport across the school.
• Share resources with other members of the prestigious independent schools' group.
• Oversee PE lessons, games, dance, swimming, netball, football, tag rugby, lacrosse, and ski trips.
• Collaborate with Senior Management Team.

Qualifications

• Experienced Teacher and/or Head of Department.
• Specialisms in netball.
• Ability to run ski trips.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London's foremost preparatory schools in a senior capacity, with development opportunities across the world's largest and most successful independent schools' group.