Deputy Director of Sport

Alleyn Court Preparatory School is seeking an ambitious, professional and organised Deputy Director of Sport to strengthen and develop our sport provision across Years 1–6. Sport is central to life at Alleyn Court: we want pupils who are curious, courageous and compassionate - and who learn resilience, teamwork and leadership through high‑quality physical education and competitive sport. This role has a particular focus on girls’ games and netball. The successful candidate will be an outstanding coach who can confidently teach a broad range of games and PE across the primary phase, lead girls’ competitive pathways, and support boys’ provision and mixed opportunities (we have recently introduced mixed netball, for example). Key details Role: Deputy Director of Sport Phase: Years 1–6 (Reception teaching may be required occasionally) Specialism: Netball expertise required; broad experience across primary games and PE essential Start: September 2026 Main responsibilities Work in partnership with the Director of Sport to plan and deliver an ambitious, inclusive PE and games curriculum for Years 1–6 that reflects the school’s values. Lead and develop girls’ games across the school, with particular responsibility for netball coaching, team development and competitive pathways. Teach high‑quality PE and games lessons across the primary phase, adapting content so all pupils make strong progress. Coach and prepare teams for fixtures, festivals and tournaments at local, regional and national levels. Organise and manage fixtures, festivals, internal competitions and attendance at IAPS and ISA events; support logistics for away fixtures where required. Promote and develop mixed‑gender opportunities (e.g. mixed netball) and support boys’ team provision as required. Lead and support extra‑curricular clubs and enrichment activities that broaden pupils’ sporting experiences. Support assessment and tracking of pupil progress in PE and games; use data and observation to inform coa