Acting Head of Girls Sport (Maternity Cover)

Start Date: September 2026 We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate to assume the role of acting head of girls’ sport from September or October 2026 to cover a period of maternity leave. The post is ideally offered on a full time basis, although applications from candidates interested in working part time may also be considered.

Sport plays an integral part in life at King’s and we are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to lead our girls’ sports programme and to maximise girls’ engagement in pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle. The successful post-holder will oversee the co-ordination and running of girls’ sport, with particular responsibility for netball. Sixth form girls enjoy a wide range of sports, and the head of girls’ sport works closely with the relevant heads of sport to ensure appropriate provision.

The successful candidate will also work across the boys’ programme in both the junior and senior schools. As such, the role will involve significant before and after school commitments and attendance at Saturday fixtures.

Person Specification

The post will suit someone who has:

is an outstanding teacher is enthusiastic, motivational and has a genuine passion for school sport works hard, with energy, dynamism and resilience, to lead and work as part of a team demonstrates a strong interest in netball, together with proven coaching ability enjoys the complexity of running day to day sporting activities has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils is committed to excellence and has the highest aspirations for both pupils and staff is able to prioritise and manage their time effectively possesses excellent skills of communication, organisation and problem solving is open minded, adaptable and forward-thinking promotes a culture of kindness and respect alongside quality, diversity and inclusion among pupils and departmental colleagues so everyone feels they fully belong has a good understanding of how girls’ experiences at school shape their involvement in exercise, sport and physical wellbeing for their future lives King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website www.kcs.org.uk (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form which includes a covering letter.

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 18th May 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.