Head of School Sport & EOTC Leadership

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School is seeking an energetic leader to transform our sports culture and oversee our Sports and Education Outside the Classroom programmes. You will shape a sports strategy from the ground up, boost participation across year levels, and strengthen relationships with local clubs.

Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will recruit and mentor coaches, coordinate tournaments and budgets, and help implement the new Health and PE curriculum while staying true to our

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 our school’s values and inclusive ethos.

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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

High energy and initiative

Student engagement in sports

Job description

Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School is seeking an energetic leader to transform our sports culture and oversee our Sports and Education Outside the Classroom programmes. You will shape a sports strategy from the ground up, boost participation across year levels, and strengthen relationships with local clubs.

Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will recruit and mentor coaches, coordinate tournaments and budgets, and help implement the new Health and PE curriculum while staying true to our