OverviewApril 2026 (or September 2026 for the right candidate). The School seeks to appoint a full-time Director of Sport from April 2026. This post comes with a generous package: rent-free accommodation provided on the Hill; access to a generous education fund for any children you may have; health cover provided free of charge for you and at a reduced rate for any members of your immediate family that you may wish to add.Role and responsibilitiesThe Director of Sport will be responsible for: the leadership, management, development and coaching of sport at Harrow; the integration of sport into the academic and wider co-curricular programme; promoting wide participation in and a lifelong love of sport among boys; and helping those with high sporting potential to achieve excellence. The successful candidate must also be keen to contribute to the wider life of the School in a full-boarding environment. The role includes teaching academic PE and Sports Science to GCSE and A level. Support and training to achieve Qualified Teacher Status can be offered if required. We occasionally appoint Masters with outstanding qualities and a good degree who do not have a formal teaching qualification.About sport at HarrowAt Harrow we make sport fun for our boys and encourage their active participation while aiming to produce motivated sportsmen who are good role models. The School has an international reputation as a centre of sporting excellence, with a large staff including over 70 teaching staff, 25 Masters-in-Charge of Sports and more than 60 professional coaches. The programme includes Rugby, Soccer, Cricket and other sports, with major emphasis on rugby union, football and cricket, and growing strength in athletics, swimming, tennis and squash. Fixtures are mainly on Saturday afternoons, and inter-House competitions are held across all 12 Houses. Unique occasions include the annual cricket match against Eton at Lord’s.There is a timetabled Physical Education programme for Shell boys, alongside the formal games programme for all boys. Boys may also study Sports Science at A level and Physical Education at GCSE.Applications and contactApplications will be processed as they are received, so early applications are recommended. Please visit the School’s website at https://www.harrowschool.org.uk/contact/work-at-harrow or click on the "Apply on School website" button for more information and to complete an online application form. Closing date: Friday 17 October 2025.Safeguarding and inclusionThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the DBS. Equality, diversity and inclusion are values important to Harrow, and the School welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who can contribute their skills to the community.BenefitsRent-free accommodation on the HillAccess to an education fund for childrenHealth cover for you and reduced-rate cover for immediate familyHarrovian salary scale and other benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr