We invite applications for the following post:
HEAD OF SPORT
(FULL TIME FROM 1ST JANUARY 2025)
The successful candidate must be an experienced and well-qualified teacher who holds an appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognised institution and is registered with SACE.
Previous experience in Independent Education is an advantage but is not essential.
The applicant must:
- Have a good understanding of and experience in Preparatory and High School sport coaching and management including programmes, staffing and processes.
- Have an experienced leadership skill-set which enables you to develop our student’s love, passion and desire to achieve in all aspects of sport.
- Have a confident and high-level ability to strategise, execute and develop a Sport department.
- Have excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills, with incredible attention to detail.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with various stakeholders within the community.
- Develop and foster a positive atmosphere of collaboration, passion and excellence within the department.
- Demonstrate integrity, commitment and confidentiality in all aspects of how they handle situations.
- Have a firm understanding and ability to create a strategy document and 5-year plan connected to a budget and timelines, as well as set KPIs for the staff working in your department.
- Have the ability to work with set strategic goals, together with established KPAs.
- Have a growth mindset and the ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions on all matters pertaining to the sport department.
- Be a committed Christian who will support the Christian ethos and belief system of our school.
A detailed CV, along with a covering letter and the contact details of three referees, should be emailed to the school.
An application will not entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment.
Knights Preparatory School
Applications can be hand delivered or emailed to: hr@knightsprep.com
Knights Preparatory School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.