Sherfield School is looking to recruit a dynamic, committed and inspirational Head of Girls’ Games for September 2025 to champion girls’ sport across the school. Working within the PE team and across the age range, the successful candidate will be an organised, positive and passionate individual with a strong work ethic. They will be highly motivated, able to work collegiately and have the vision to drive girls’ sport forwards in a truly fabulous educational environment.
Physical Education and sport are central features of our school experience, with excellent facilities, talented students and numerous opportunities to progress and succeed. The successful candidate will join a committed and highly professional team of staff with a wide range of expertise. The ability to deliver hockey, netball and cricket is highly desirable, together with experience in leading additional sports and fitness activities.
Job Title: Head of Girls’ Games
Reporting to: Director of Sport
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities outlined below are not exhaustive but are indicative of the requirements of this role.
* To ensure that there is high quality teaching and coaching of girls’ sport across the school.
* To lead on the planning and delivering of lessons and coaching across a range of year groups, catering for pupils of varying abilities with appropriate support or challenge as required.
* To plan and deliver lessons according to the agreed curriculum, under the guidance of the Director of Sport.
* To assess and report on pupils’ progress in line with departmental and school requirements. To
* participate fully in the Co-Curricular programme, assisting with the running of clubs, both before and after school.
* To take responsibility for girls’ teams across a range of year groups and sports, supporting with training and umpiring on match days.
* To contribute to all areas of the PE department, including planning for sporting events and tournaments.
* To participate fully in the school’s Professional Learning programme.
* To promote the good work of the school in the wider community
* Every member of staff has a duty to commit to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils at the school
The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 3rd March 2025
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview outstanding candidates before the closing date. Interviews to be held w/c 10th March 2025.
To apply, please complete the Sherfield School Application Form (available to download from https://www.sherfieldschool.co.uk/vacancies) along with a short covering letter or email which sets out your interest in the role.