Francis Holland School is seeking an outstanding and dynamic Director of Sport to lead our thriving PE and Sport Department for January 2026. This is a key leadership role, with responsibility for the strategic development of both curricular and co-curricular sport across the school. The successful candidate will manage a team including the Heads of Co-Curricular and Curriculum Sport, PE teachers, and coaches. They will champion high participation, excellence, and wellbeing through sport while upholding the school’s values and ethos.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the curriculum and co-curricular programmes, including team sports, fitness, and recreational activities.
• Lead and develop the Sports Scholarship programme at 11+ and 16+, including assessment processes, planning, and mentoring of scholars.
• Coordinate the FHS Athletes Programme, including selection, enrichment events, and policy development.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive sporting environment through the management of health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and staff training.
• Collaborate with the Junior School, attending termly meetings and fostering cross-phase sporting opportunities.
• Promote CPD, support staff development, and uphold a consistent and inclusive coaching philosophy.
• Oversee departmental administration including kit reviews, equipment, coaching handbooks, and staffing structures.
• Contribute to the whole school’s commitment to health and wellbeing, including nutrition and fitness initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a school where sport is integral to student life.

This is a key leadership role, ideal for an energetic and visionary professional with a passion for promoting girls’ sport and physical wellbeing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of sport at the school, overseeing both the curriculum and a wide-ranging co-curricular programme. The Director of Sport will line manage the Head of Co-Curricular Sport, the Head of Curriculum PE, PE teachers, and a team of coaches. They will lead with vision and clarity, fostering participation and excellence, and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, coaching, and student experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in leading sport in a school or educational setting.
• A passion for girls’ sport and physical development.
• The ability to inspire students of all abilities and to foster high participation.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage people, programmes, and resources.
• A deep understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and pupil welfare in a sporting context.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school.

Visit our vacancies page to find out more and apply online.

Closing date: 8am on Wednesday 27th August 2025.

First round interviews: TBC.

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.