Head of Gymnastics (Part time maternity cover)

STREATHAM & CLAPHAM HIGH SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent girls' school is seeking a Head of Gymnastics on a part-time fixed-term contract, starting January 2026. Responsibilities include leading gymnastics coaching, supporting competitions, and providing administrative support. The role requires a Level 2 gymnastics coaching qualification and experience in a school environment. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Free life assurance benefit

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Free lunches for staff during term time

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 gymnastics coaching qualification.
• Experience in a school setting is essential.
• Organizing competitions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gymnastics coaching as Head of Gymnastics.
• Coach pupils across both Prep and Senior School sites.
• Organise and support school gymnastics competitions.

Skills

Level 2 gymnastics coaching qualification

Experience in a school environment

Experience in organising competitions

Job description

Overview

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

Contract: Fixed term (Maternity cover)

Hours: Part time (10 hours per week, approximately 8 hours coaching plus 2 hours administrative duties)

Required from: January 2026

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gymnastics coaching as Head of Gymnastics within the Sports Department for a fixed-term maternity cover
• Coach pupils across both Prep and Senior School sites, tailoring coaching to ability and needs
• Support advanced tumbles and vaults; organise and support school gymnastics competitions
• Provide administrative support (approximately 2 hours per week)
• Work with the Assistant Head Co-Curricular & Community

Qualifications and experience

• Level 2 gymnastics coaching qualification
• Experience in a school environment
• Experience in organising competitions is highly desirable

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is an independent, academically selective school for girls, aged 3 to 18 with over 870 pupils across both the Prep and Senior Schools. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we offer a variety of benefits including:

Student achievements in gymnastics (SCHS 2024)

In 2024, SCHS gymnasts demonstrated success in national competitions across various disciplines and age groups, bringing home titles such as: U14 British Schools Floor & Vault – 1st Place Team; U14 Floor & Vault (Individual) – 1st Place; U16 Milano British Schools – 2nd Place Team; U13 Milano British Schools – 2nd Place Team; U13 ISGA Nationals – 2nd Place Team; U15 ISGA Nationals – 2nd Place Team; U14 Sports Acro British Schools – 3rd Place Team; U13 English Novice Gymnastics – 1st Place Team.

Benefits & why work with us

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and should be received no later than midday on 31 October 2025. Interviews will be scheduled shortly after. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding of children; child protection screening will apply to this post.