Director of Sport

As Director of Sport, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across all areas of sporting activity at the College; delivering a sports programme that allows Eton to compete with similar schools at all levels, whilst maintaining our core values of participation and enjoyment for all.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits Our staff are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

Working at Eton College comes with a wide range of benefits that recognise and reward our staff. These include a generous pension scheme with a 16% employer contribution (4.9% employee contribution), salary exchange for pensions and private healthcare, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family‑friendly pay. Colleagues also benefit from a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or significantly discounted access to the College’s excellent sport and leisure facilities, and discounts with local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

A VISION FOR ETON SPORT

You will:

work collaboratively to forge a clear vision for the future of all sporting activities at Eton;
articulate that vision both internally and externally with clarity, vigour and enthusiasm;
ensure that Eton sport is inclusive and provides opportunities for every boy at the right level;
create the conditions for the top teams to thrive whilst remaining true to the school’s goal of providing opportunities for boys of all abilities to engage with the sports programme;
act as an ambassador for Eton sport both locally and nationally, with a view to widening collaboration and partnership;
promote our plans with potential donors and build enthusiasm for the future of Eton sport. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

oversee the school’s sporting programme;
ensure that our safeguarding responsibilities are front and centre of all we do;
manage risk in the school’s sporting programme, ensuring that risk assessments are carried out and updated in conjunction with the College’s health and safety officers;
model excellence in coaching by coaching a school team in every term;
lead the team of professional coaches and sports staff, both employed directly and as contractors;
manage the school’s sporting facilities and directly line-manage the team responsible for staffing the facilities;
line-manage and work closely with the Deputy Director of Sport to support the school’s programme of sport.

WIDER RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

manage boys behaviour to ensure a positive and safe learning environment;
treat boys with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect and observing boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position;
tutor a group of boys, overseeing their academic progress and taking an interest in their wellbeing;
accompany boys on visits away from the school as required;
assist on a regular basis in a boarding house, supporting the House Master and getting to know the boys;
take on a teaching timetable as appropriate to your experience;
contribute to the staff duty rota and the school’s wider social

contribute to the co-curricular life of the school;
accompany students on visits away from the School, subject to risk assessment;
actively contribute to the staff duty rota, such as supervising meal times and exam invigilating;
contribute to the wider school social programme, including workshops, seminars, chapel services, competitions, trips, open days, and so on.

PASTORAL

be committed to the safeguarding of all young people;
manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment;
treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual…