Director of Sport
Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 - L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Director of Sport
This is a key and strategic position on the Extended Senior Leadership Team (ESLT).
The successful candidate will be both the Director of Sport and the Head of our popular and high-performing PE & Games department, with overall responsibility for sport across the school. As a visible and influential figure within the school community, the Director of Sport will be expected to inspire students, staff and parents alike.
This role comes at an exciting time for the school as we open our state-of-the-art fitness suite, following the earlier development of our 3G pitch. Academic PE is currently the highest performing subject at both GCSE and A Level, and our co-curricular sport programme remains ever popular, with impressive levels of participation across a wide range of sports and all year groups. Nearly 500 fixtures have taken place so far this academic year, with notable success in national competitions - our 1st XI squad reached the final 16 in the national cup, and several of our teams have secured Kent Cup victories across various sports and age groups.
What the school offers its staff
Maidstone Grammar School has a long and proud history, with roots that can be traced back to the 14th century. While much has changed since our founding in 1549, we continue to strive to provide our students with the best in modern education.
With a long-standing reputation for academic success and outstanding results at GCSE and A Level, we have a consistent record of providing our students with the qualifications and skills required to go on to destinations that meet their interests. Our broad and varied co-curricular and personal development programme, combined with our ethos, values, and commitment to academic rigor, produces well-rounded students.
Maidstone Grammar School is a wonderful place to live and work. In staff surveys, at least 95% of our staff express that they enjoy working here. We are committed to developing our staff and invest heavily in providing access to appropriate and bespoke professional development opportunities and accreditations. We take pride in our low staff turnover rate and are honoured that many of our staff have dedicated numerous years of service to the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Maidstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with former employers and the DBS. Maidstone Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Maidstone Grammar School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1416 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maidstone Grammar School website
- Email address
- lmantle@mgs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01622752101
Boys' Grammar School for aged 11 to 16 with girls in the sixth form
Arranging a visit to Maidstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmantle@mgs.kent.sch.uk.
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