Director of Sport & Physical Wellbeing

King's College School Wimbledon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College School Wimbledon is looking for a Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing to lead the strategic vision for co-educational sport as the school transitions to full co-education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to empower a dedicated team and inspire both girls and boys to engage in a rich sporting culture. The ideal candidate will champion professional growth and inclusivity while fostering a vibrant physical activity environment, promoting wellbeing and health for all pupils. Candidates interested in the role should get in touch with Dan Scargill at ICE Education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams in a sport and physical wellbeing context.
• Understanding of co-educational principles and practices in sport.
• Ability to motivate and inspire both staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision for co-educational sport across junior and senior schools.
• Foster the highest standards of learning and achievement.
• Shape and deliver an ambitious vision for physical health and wellbeing.

Skills

Passionate advocate for sport and exercise

Leadership skills

Commitment to inclusivity

Strong communication

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher and visionary leader as Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing from September 2026 or January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next phase of sport and physical wellbeing at King’s as the school moves to full co-education from 2029. The postholder will lead the strategic vision for co‑educational sport across the junior and senior schools, playing a central role in defining our future direction, and ensuring that sport and physical activity are a vibrant and inspiring part of school life for both girls and boys.

The successful candidate will lead a large, talented and committed team of teachers and coaches, fostering the highest standards of learning and achievement for every pupil. They will champion professional growth, ensuring colleagues benefit from a stimulating, supportive and ambitious environment. With a deep commitment to co‑educational sporting excellence, they will promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging, enabling all pupils and staff to flourish.

Working closely with senior leaders, the Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing will shape and deliver an ambitious vision for co‑educational sport, physical health and wellbeing, and PE across the senior and junior schools. This forms a core part of the school’s strategic plan to prepare girls and boys for healthy, fulfilling lives beyond school. The role offers a distinctive and exciting opportunity to define sector‑leading co‑educational sport and exercise, and to cultivate a culture in which competitive sport and physical activity positively influence all pupils.

A King’s education is centred on developing the whole person, with our rich co‑curricular programme at its heart. We want all pupils to be active throughout their time at school and to develop a lifelong passion for sport and physical activity. Equally, we are committed to nurturing sporting excellence, supporting talented pupils to achieve at the highest levels.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for sport and exercise, fully aligned with the school’s broader aims and values, and energised by the opportunity to lead the next chapter of co‑educational sport at King’s. They will be eager to build an active, engaged community and to foster the character, confidence and wellbeing that sport can uniquely develop, preparing every pupil to live a happy, well balanced and healthy future.

The successful candidate will be responsible to one of the Deputy Heads; currently the Deputy Head (Operations).

King’s College School, Wimbledon is working with ICE Education on this appointment. Prospective applicants who would like to discuss this role further should contact Dan Scargill, Recruitment Director, (dan@ice‑education.co.uk) to arrange an informal discussion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.