Head of PE / Director of Sport

Claires Inc.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Maidenhead seeks a passionate Director of Sport for senior and sixth form girls sport. This maternity cover role from mid-April 2026 requires an individual committed to raising standards and inspiring students through sports. Qualified candidates should hold QTS and a degree in sport science or a related field, be skilled at developing both elite and mass participation programs, and able to deliver exemplary PE lessons. A positive working environment and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Supportive colleagues

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Committed to raising standards at all levels.
• Experienced at developing an extra-curricular program.
• Capable of delivering excellent lessons across KS3 - KS5.

Responsibilities

• Inspire pupils through passion for teaching and coaching sport.
• Maintain and develop a culture of excellence in sports.
• Utilise an innovative and flexible independent curriculum.

Skills

Passionate sport enthusiast

Ability to inspire students, staff, and parents

Digital technology in teaching and learning

Education

QTS with sport science or sports related degree

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a passionate Director of Sport for senior and sixth form girls sport at Claires Court School to join our highly committed and professional team. The post would suit a practitioner who is committed to raising standards at all levels and enthusing pupils through their passion for teaching and coaching sport. This is a maternity cover post from mid-April 2026. Both experienced PE teachers and current Heads of Physical Education are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Suitably qualified with QTS, with a sport science or sports related degree.
• A passionate sport enthusiast with the ability to inspire students, staff and parents.
• Able to maintain and develop a culture of excellence across a range of sports.
• Capable of consistently delivering excellent lessons across KS3 - KS5. Preparing students for GCSE, A-Levels and BTEC.
• Experienced at developing an extra-curricular programme that caters for both elite sport and mass participation.
• Engaged with the school's ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest and hardworking team.
• Ready to utilise the benefits of an independent curriculum that is innovative and flexible in terms of delivery and content.
• Appreciates the benefits of using digital technology in teaching and learning.
• Above all, you must want the very best for our pupils and be prepared to put their needs first.

In return, we offer a positive working environment, with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training. Additionally, our timetables, class sizes and school culture support a healthy work-life balance.

Applications

To apply, please download an application form from our website. Completed application forms may be emailed to [e-mail] (no agencies, please). Alternatively, please post completed forms to the following address: HR Department Claires Court Schools Ltd 1 College Avenue MAIDENHEAD SL6 6AW. Applications must be received by 8am on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Please apply early as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint prior to the closing date. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form, but may be submitted as additional supporting documentation.