Leader of Sport and Physical Education

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School; Canterbury; Sur place; GBP 33 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee our Sports and EOTC programmes within a school-wide change project. You will shape a sports strategy from the ground up, drive participation across all year groups, and foster strong links with local sports organisations.

You will lead coaches and student leaders, manage tournaments and budgets, and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to align with Health and PE curriculum changes.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• High energy, initiative, and the drive to inspire students of all ability levels.
• Proven experience in sports administration, coaching, or physical education leadership.
• Strong alignment with the school’s values and inclusive ethos.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the strategic direction, growth, and day-to-day operations of the school’s sporting and EOTC programmes.
• Inspire enthusiasm and pride in sports, boosting participation and engagement for tamariki across every sporting code.
• Recruit, support, and mentor coaches, managers, and student leaders.
• Coordinate tournaments, equipment, facilities, and a sports budget.
• Build vibrant connections with Sport Canterbury, local clubs, and our wider whānau community.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to implement the new Health and PE curriculum.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Communication skills

High energy

Initiative

Sports administration

Coaching

Leadership

Description du poste

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About the role

Are you an energetic, self-driven, and forward-thinking leader ready to transform our school’s sporting culture? Opportunities like this rarely become available.

We are navigating an exciting time of change across our school, and we are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated leader to oversee our Sports and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) programmes.

This is an extraordinary chance to make your mark. You will have the opportunity to build a sports strategy from the ground up, increase participation across all year levels, and strengthen our relationships with local sports organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic direction, growth, and day-to-day operations of the school’s sporting and EOTC programmes.
• Inspire enthusiasm and pride in sports, boosting participation and engagement for tamariki across every sporting code.
• Recruit, support, and mentor coaches, managers, and student leaders.
• Coordinate tournaments, equipment, facilities, and a sports budget.
• Build vibrant connections with Sport Canterbury, local clubs, and our wider whānau community.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to implement the new Health and PE curriculum.

What we are looking for:

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• High energy, initiative, and the drive to inspire students of all ability levels.
• Proven experience in sports administration, coaching, or physical education leadership.
• Strong alignment with our school’s values and inclusive ethos.

This position is a teaching role with negotiated Management Units.

Please note:

Only applicants who are currently living in New Zealand and hold New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa will be considered for this role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full-time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

Allowances Management Units (MU) are available for this position and will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on experience and leadership responsibilities.