Acting Head of Girls' Sport; maternity cover

We are seeking to appoint an Acting Head of Girls’ Sport from January 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave.

King’s has around 140 girls in our co-educational sixth form, where sport plays a central role in school life and forms an important part of the curriculum. We are proud of the breadth of opportunities available and the strong culture of participation, commitment and enjoyment that underpins sport throughout the school.

The successful post-holder will be an ambassador for girls’ sport within the King’s community, overseeing the co-ordination and running of girls’ sport. In particular, they will lead the netball programme which is a core sport in the spring term.

The successful candidate may also contribute to the boys’ and co-educational sports programme across the junior and/or senior schools, in line with their interests and experience.

The post is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, and the working pattern for this role must include fixtures and training sessions on Monday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays.

Applications are welcomed from qualified teachers, recent graduates, sports coaches and those returning to work after a career break. King’s is committed to supporting colleagues at every stage of their career through a strong culture of training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.

Person Specification:

• is enthusiastic, motivational and has a genuine passion for girls’ sport and engagement
• demonstrates a strong interest and technical expertise in netball, together with coaching ability or potential
• works hard, with energy, dynamism and resilience, ready both to lead and to work as part of a team
• has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils
• is open minded, adaptable and forward-thinking
• promotes a culture of kindness and respect alongside quality, diversity and inclusion among pupils and departmental colleagues so everyone feels they fully belong
• has a level 2 netball coaching or equivalent qualification
• possesses a netball umpiring qualification or a good knowledge of the umpiring rules King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities

Interview date to be confirmed

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff 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. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

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