Head of Junior Development - Aquatics (Local contract)

UWCSEA Dover is seeking a Head of Junior Development - Aquatics to join our Activities and Sports team from October, with flexibility for the right candidate. The Head of Junior Development – Aquatics is a key leadership position within the Sports Department, responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a dynamic and inclusive junior aquatics programme. This role sits at the heart of the school’s swimming pathway, bridging early aquatic experiences with the foundations of lifelong participation and future performance. The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation and continuous development of a comprehensive program that caters to a wide range of abilities, from water confidence and skill acquisition through to the early stages of competitive readiness. A central focus of the role is to create a positive, engaging and developmentally appropriate environment where all students can thrive. In addition to programme leadership, the role is responsible for coordinating swimming within the Physical Education curriculum, in collaboration with PE leads, to ensure alignment between curricular and co-curricular provision. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring close partnership with colleagues across aquatics, physical education and the wider activities programme. The postholder will be expected to contribute actively to both participation and competitive swimming, maintaining a visible coaching presence while working closely with the Head of Aquatics to impact the general pathway through school Aquatics. Ultimately, this role is about building a strong, sustainable foundation for aquatics within the school, one that inspires confidence in the water, fosters a love of swimming and supports every student’s individual journey. Main ResponsibilitiesThe role requires strong leadership of the: Lead the design and delivery of an inclusive and progressive Junior Development aquatics programme Work with PE leads to plan and coordinate Aquatics within the Physi