Employer: Kent College, Canterbury
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: DC Kent College Teachers Pay Scale
Job ID: 1539923
Job Reference: Director of Sport
Job Overview
The Director of Sport will provide clear strategic leadership for sport across Kent College, leading a high‑performing and inclusive department that delivers excellence in both participation and performance. The postholder will be responsible for shaping and implementing a clear vision for sport, ensuring that the school’s provision reflects its ambitions for pupil development, competitive success, and the wider life of the school.
The Director of Sport will lead the continued development of the school’s flagship sports, particularly cricket and hockey, while also sustaining strength across football, netball and the wider sporting programme. They will ensure that pupils of all abilities are inspired to engage in sport and physical activity, and that those within performance pathways are supported to fulfil their potential.
As a visible and influential leader, the Director of Sport will promote a culture of ambition, teamwork, commitment and enjoyment, and will play a central role in the wider life of the school through fixtures, events, co‑curricular, outreach and partnership work.
Why Choose Us
Kent College is a co‑educational school with a Methodist foundation, located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11–18 years) has about 600 pupils, one‑third boarding and two‑thirds day. The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent ISI inspection of October 2022. Parent questionnaires reaffirmed the strength of our work with 98% of parents saying their child is happy, and 97% believing their child makes good or excellent progress.
The Position
Please see the attached Job Description for more information. Closing date: 17th April 2026, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Safeguarding Statement
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equality and Diversity
Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability.
We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.
Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. If this post is to be filled by a redeployee, your application will unfortunately not be considered.
Application Process
Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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