Lady Barn House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including an online search in accordance with KCSIE, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Lady Barn House School is an inclusive, equal opportunities employer that considers all applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance.
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We are looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Head of Girls' Games to lead our fantastic sports program for girls at one of the North West's leading independent preparatory schools. This is role is temporary for one year to cover maternity leave.
Are you passionate about inspiring children to excel in sports and instilling a love of physical activity? Do you have a proven track record of leading successful sports programs in a school setting? If so, we would like to hear from you.
As our Head of Girls' Games, you will work collaboratively with the Director of Sport to oversee sports activities for girls in our school, in a range of sports. You will work with a dedicated team of sports teachers and a sports coach to develop and implement engaging and challenging training programs to motivate and inspire our pupils.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the physical, social and emotional benefits of sport for children, as well as experience in managing a sports program in an educational setting. In addition, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative, with a genuine passion for inspiring others.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a supportive and collaborative working environment. If you are ready to take on an exciting and highly rewarding challenge as our Head of Girls' Games, apply now for this amazing opportunity.
As the successful candidate will be required to teach girls’ games, only female candidates will be considered for this position. This is a genuine occupational requirement (as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Please see the Candidate Information Pack for more information about Lady Barn House School and this role.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The closing date to receive applications for this role is 10am on Tuesday 15 April 2025. Interviews will take place during week commencing 21 April (after Bank Holiday Monday).
To apply, please return a completed application form, available to dowload below or from our website. Completed application forms may be emailed to recruitment@ladybarnhouse.org (no agencies please) or posted to Head of HR, Lady Barn House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 1JE. CV's will not be accepted as a form of application.
Lady Barn House School is an inclusive, equal opportunities employer that considers all applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance.