Director of Sport

Join Our Team as the Director of Sport!

Location: Huddersfield Grammar School - Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent - Full-Time (37.5 Hours per Week)

Salary: Up to £45,162 per Annum plus £5,000 TLR for Director of Sport responsibility

Start Date: September 2026

Note: UK Applicants Only - No Sponsorship Available

About Huddersfield Grammar School

At Huddersfield Grammar School, we pride ourselves on being a leading independent school in Yorkshire, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders. Our exceptional academic results are complemented by a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and character development.

Set in stunning grounds, we offer a supportive environment for children aged 3-16, inspiring them from their very first steps in Nursery through to their final years in Senior School. Our commitment to kindness and inclusivity creates a vibrant community where pupils are encouraged to strive for excellence.

Your Opportunity

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Sport to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for an ambitious and inspirational leader ready to make a significant impact on the future of sport and physical education at our school.

What You'll Do

As the Director of Sport, you will:

• Lead and develop the PE, Games, and Sport provision across the school.
• Inspire and manage a high-performing PE department, fostering excellence in teaching and learning.
• Oversee the PE curriculum across all key stages, including GCSE PE.
• Monitor pupil progress and departmental performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Support and develop PE staff through coaching and professional development.
• Expand our co-curricular sports programme, including fixtures, competitions, tours, and events.
• Create pathways that encourage participation, talent development, and high achievement.
• Build strong partnerships with local clubs, schools, and sporting organizations.
• Teach PE and Sport across various ages and abilities, maintaining high standards of achievement and behavior.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through events, parental engagement, and leadership activities.

Who We're Looking For

We seek a candidate who is:

• Possessing a good honours degree or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified with Teacher Status (QTS).
• Holds a PGCE or recognized teaching qualification.
• An inspirational and visionary leader.
• A passionate advocate for sport, physical education, and pupil wellbeing.
• Proven in leading, motivating, and developing teams.
• Strong in organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Committed to delivering exceptional opportunities and outcomes for all pupils.
• Ambitious for the future development of sport within the school.

Our Commitment

At Blenheim Schools, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be conducted before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.