Sports Centre Manager
South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EW19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,935.00 - £21,254.00 Annually (Actual) Devon NJC Grade D, Scale 8 - 12 (£26,824 - £28,598 pro rata)
Sports Centre Manager job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at South Dartmoor Community College inspected by Ofsted as ‘Good in all Areas’. We are seeking to appoint a motivated individual to manage our Ashmoor Sports Centre at Ashburton. Ashburton is known as the ‘Gate Way to Dartmoor’, as you will see, the complex is set in a picturesque rural setting. The Ashmoor Centre is used by students and the public and facilities include a Gym, Sports Hall, Dance Studios, Tennis Courts, Golfing Range, Cricket Nets, vast grass sports pitches and our new, floodlit 3G Football pitch. The 3G pitch is regulated by the Devon FA and hired to local teams and community groups.
We are recruiting a Sports Centre Manager to build on existing good relationships between the school and the local community. The Sports Centre Manager role would suit an ambitious and motivated individual who is looking to progress into management. They will lead and develop the community sports offer, primarily based at South Dartmoor Community College.
Working hours are 27.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, commencing with 26 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. This job involves shift work within the following hours, Monday to Friday 4.15 to 9.45 pm and weekends 8.45 am to 2.15 pm (Flexible working considered).
The College has in recent years, secured some of the best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers at all levels. We have an excellent academic record and our pastoral support is second to none. Our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success: Collaboration, Aspiration, Integrity & Compassion.
Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.
If you would like to discuss the position please contact: Chris Tregidgo, Operations Manager
Email: ctregidgo@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk.
Completed applications should be submitted to Mrs Cleo Perry, PA to the Executive Head Teacher and HR Administrator via MyNewTerm
Closing Date: Monday 29 September 2025 at 8.00 am
Interviews: Week commencing 29 September 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
South Dartmoor Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About South Dartmoor Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 795 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- South Dartmoor Community College website
The College this year, secured some of the best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers at all levels. We have an excellent academic record and our pastoral support is second to none. Our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
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