Head of Hockey & Player Pathways

The Independent Schools Council; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s School in Leatherhead is seeking an outstanding Director of Hockey to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to shape our flagship hockey programme. The role welcomes applications from both qualified teachers and accomplished hockey professionals, with terms reflecting qualifications and experience.

The Director of Hockey will oversee all aspects of hockey, including participation, coaching and staff development, talent identification, player pathways, fixtures and

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the hockey programme across participation, coaching and staff development.
• Oversee talent identification, player pathways, fixtures, tours and competitive performance.
• Establish a clear hockey identity and coaching philosophy for all pupils.
• Develop strong external partnerships to enrich opportunities and experiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sport as a key member of the Sports Leadership Team.

Job description

St John’s School in Leatherhead is seeking an outstanding Director of Hockey to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to shape our flagship hockey programme. The role welcomes applications from both qualified teachers and accomplished hockey professionals, with terms reflecting qualifications and experience.

The Director of Hockey will oversee all aspects of hockey, including participation, coaching and staff development, talent identification, player pathways, fixtures and