Acting Head of Girls' Sport (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate to assume the role of Acting Head of Girls’ Sport from September or October 2026 to cover a period of maternity leave. The post is ideally offered on a full-time basis, although applications from candidates interested in working part-time may also be considered. Sport plays an integral part in life at King’s and we are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to lead our girls’ sports programme and to maximise girls’ engagement in pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle. The successful post-holder will oversee the co-ordination and running of girls’ sport, with particular responsibility for netball. Sixth form girls enjoy a wide range of sports, and the Head of Girls' Sport works closely with the relevant heads of sport to ensure appropriate provision. The successful candidate will also work across the boys’ programme in both the junior and senior schools. As such, the role will involve significant before and after school commitments and attendance at Saturday fixtures. Person Specification The post will suit someone who has: is an outstanding teacher is enthusiastic, motivational and has a genuine passion for school sport works hard, with energy, dynamism and resilience, to lead and work as part of a team demonstrates a strong interest in netball, together with proven coaching ability enjoys the complexity of running day to day sporting activities has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils is committed to excellence and has the highest aspirations for both pupils and staff is able to prioritise and manage their time effectively possesses excellent skills of communication, organisation and problem solving 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 good understanding of how gir