Head of Performance and Athletic Well-being

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Performance and Athletic Well-being to start in September 2026 or January 2027. The post holder will be responsible for the planning and implementation of athletic development in the whole School PE curriculum to engage all students in movement skills and well-being. In addition to this, the promotion of performance with sport teams, sports scholars, groups and individuals is required to enhance the performance in sport throughout the School and support those who are working towards specific performance goals. This may also include delivering education programmes to teachers, coaches and students on the topics of athletic development and health in order to improve performance standards and raise the culture of high-performance sport at SHSK. All staff share the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students, in accordance with the School's safeguarding policies. Main responsibilities Planning and preparation (10 periods):

• Infrastructure development and planning
• Sports scholars and DAP
• Senior sport
• Physical testing and reporting
• Performance individuals (support and planning)
• Return from injury to school sport process ( in co-ordination with external pathways)
• Extracurricular clubs
Practical delivery (6 curriculum, 10 extracurricular, 14 small group/individual sessions): To be completed in student study periods, curriculum lessons and extracurricular clubs (before school, lunchtime and after school).
• Curriculum lessons - FMS, ball skills, co-ordination, HRF, Athletics.
• Sports scholars selection days (13+, 16+).
• Sports scholars sessions (Year 9 - U6).
• Main sports S&C (lacrosse, netball, football, tennis and cricket).
• Performance individuals (Higher performers from year 7 upwards).
• Athletic development group training (DAP from Y8 upwards, Y7 Learn to train).
• Extra-curricular clubs (recreational).
• Rehabilitation and return to sport sessions.
• Pre-season camps (out of term time/weekends).
• Practical testing with senior athletics.
• Support of school fixtures at weekends.
Education and whole school well-being:
• Student well-being (PD and whole school development).
• Staff well-being.
• CPD for PE staff and sport coaches.
• Education and information to 3rd parties: Blogs, talks, meetings, parent talks.
• Support PE staff within curriculum team teaching.
What we offer
• Competitive salaries with scope for pay progression
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Fee remission of up to 50% on tuition fees (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Staff Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 23.6% and salary sacrifice for pension contributions is available
• Income protection
• Life assurance paying out three times annual salary in the event of death in service
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• A range of other staff benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, access to GP and dental advice lines amongst other services
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events
Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews: week commencing 18 May 2026. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To be completed in student study periods, curriculum lessons and extracurricular clubs (before school, lunchtime and after school).
• Curriculum lessons - FMS, ball skills, co-ordination, HRF, Athletics.
• Sports scholars selection days (13+, 16+).
• Sports scholars sessions (Year 9 - U6).
• Main sports S&C (lacrosse, netball, football, tennis and cricket).
• Performance individuals (Higher performers from year 7 upwards).
• Athletic development group training (DAP from Y8 upwards, Y7 Learn to train).
• Extra-curricular clubs (recreational).
• Rehabilitation and return to sport sessions.
• Pre-season camps (out of term time/weekends).
• Practical testing with senior athletics.
• Support of school fixtures at weekends.
Education and whole school well-being:
• Student well-being (PD and whole school development).
• Staff well-being.
• CPD for PE staff and sport coaches.
• Education and information to 3rd parties: Blogs, talks, meetings, parent talks.
• Support PE staff within curriculum team teaching.
What we offer
• Competitive salaries with scope for pay progression
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Fee remission of up to 50% on tuition fees (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Staff Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 23.6% and salary sacrifice for pension contributions is available
• Income protection
• Life assurance paying out three times annual salary in the event of death in service
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• A range of other staff benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, access to GP and dental advice lines amongst other services
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events