HEAD OF BOYS’ SPORT
VACANCY: JANUARY 2027
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of primary school sport and its developmental value.
- Have proven organisational, leadership and communication skills.
- Be able to motivate pupils and colleagues while fostering a positive sporting culture.
- Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school.
- Be committed to the values and ethos of Somerset House Prep School.
- The successful applicant will be a proactive team player who understands that school sport is about more than winning: it is about developing confident, resilient and well-rounded pupils.
- A recognised teaching qualification and relevant teaching experience would be advantageous.
- SACE Registered.
- Police, Sexual Offenders Register and Child Protection Act clearances.
- First Aid experience or qualification.
DUTIES
- Leading, coordinating and developing the school’s boys’ sports programme across relevant age groups.
- Planning and overseeing fixtures, leagues, tournaments and sporting events.
- Supporting, mentoring and coordinating coaches to ensure quality and consistency in sports delivery.
- Promoting participation, inclusivity, teamwork, discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Managing sports administration, communication, equipment and facilities in collaboration with relevant staff.
- Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external sporting organisations.
- Teaching an allocated academic timetable in the Senior Prep School.
Please complete the online form by following this link: https://forms.gle/LzQxoy3yXwwqwREi9. Closing date: 14 November 2026
We will not process applications that are emailed to us. Somerset House reserves the right make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy, should a suitable candidate be found. Submitting an application does not entitle the applicant to be called for an appointment. Failure to meet the pre-requisites of the advertised post will automatically disqualify applicants from consideration for the post. Should an applicant not hear from the school within two weeks of the closing date, it must be assumed that their application was not successful.
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