Director of Sport

TES FE News; Northampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Northampton is seeking a Director of Sport to lead the Sport Faculty. You will inspire a team of teachers and coaches to develop an inclusive PE program, overseeing all sporting activities from Reception to Sixth Form. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports and have experience in teaching or leading PE. The role includes competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive terms and conditions

Flexible pension scheme

36-week school year

Extensive professional development

Free life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on GDST fees

Free lunches during term time

Wellbeing activities for staff

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a sports program is essential.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students in sports and physical activity.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sport Faculty effectively.
• Develop and implement an inclusive PE and sport program.
• Collaborate with the wider school leadership team on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching PE

Team management

Curriculum planning

Passion for sport

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience in teaching or Head of PE

Job description

Job Overview

Required from: 06 October 2025

Contract term: Fixed Term contract until end of maternity leave

Hours: Full time

Salary: £49,668 - £55,227 pa

If you are an ambitious sportsperson looking to develop your leadership experience, this is an exciting opportunity to lead the sporting life of a prestigious independent school with outstanding facilities and a strong sporting culture.

As Director of Sport, you will lead the Sport Faculty and inspire and manage a team of teachers, coaches, and support staff to deliver an ambitious, inclusive PE and sport programme, shaping the sporting life across the school.

You will oversee everything from curriculum planning to fixtures, trips, and elite coaching, from Reception to Sixth Form, promoting excellence, championing high performance and ensuring all students thrive in sport and physical activity.

Leading by example, you will deliver high-quality teaching in PE and Games with creativity and purpose, supporting pupils academically and practically across KS3 to KS5.

You will also collaborate on whole-school strategy – contributing to pastoral care, wellbeing initiatives, and school leadership as part of the extended senior team.

About You

We welcome applications from experienced teachers or Heads of PE and aspiring leaders who want the opportunity to step into a Director-level role, lead a whole-school faculty, and gain strategic experience in a well-resourced, high-performing environment.

You’ll understand the demands and joys of leading sport from Early Years to Sixth Form, and be passionate about developing elite performers as well as building a love of sport for all.

About The School

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn
• Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:35 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
• In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links and free parking
  
  

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be submitted by Monday 15 September 2025 at midday at the latest; however, applications may be considered in advance of the deadline.

Interviews will be held towards the end of the week commencing 15 September 2025.

Please note that due to the summer break any questions related to this post will not be dealt with until later in the summer break.

The GDST and Northampton High School are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST and Northampton High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.