Director of Sport

About us

Queen Anne's School is a busy and welcoming place to work. The School is located in beautiful 34-acre grounds with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station. We offer a number of staff benefits including excellent training and Inset opportunities, free gym membership, subsidised meals, free car parking, pension scheme and School fee reduction where appropriate.

• excellent training and Inset opportunities
• free gym membership
• subsidised meals
• free car parking
• pension scheme
• school fee reduction where appropriate

We are looking for an expert in the field of sport and sports science, to enhance our unique approach to teaching and learning. Queen Anne's has a long tradition of success on the sports field and we are the current U19 National Lacrosse Champions.

We are looking for an individual who can build on this success, sharing our aim for the girls to enjoy sport, realise its importance to their performance in every area of their lives and produce elite sportswomen who will act as role models.

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to join the School. With expertise in sport and a track record of delivering results, you will provide strategic direction and lead a department of highly skilled and talented staff.

• Provide strategic direction for the sport and sports science programmes.
• Lead a department of highly skilled staff.
• Teach A-level PE.
• Share the school’s aim for the girls to enjoy sport and become role models.
• Work collaboratively with the boarding community.

• Expertise in sport and sports science.
• Track record of delivering results in sports education.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire a passion for sport.
• Energy, drive and stamina.
• Understanding of the boarding community.

Friday 27 February 2026.

Full details of this position and how to apply are available from  or by emailing

Queen Anne's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online social media check.

A salary will be offered in accordance with experience and qualifications. This salary will be reviewed annually.