Clayesmore School
Sports and Leisure Manager
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Sports and Leisure Manager Clayesmore School
At an exciting time for Clayesmore School, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic School Leisure Manager to lead the development and operation of our leisure facilities and programmes.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the School's leisure provision. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing leisure operations, developing new initiatives, and driving commercial growth while ensuring an outstanding experience for pupils, staff, visitors, and the wider community.
Based within the beautiful Dorset countryside, Clayesmore is a thriving independent co-educational boarding and day school. Renowned for its warm, inclusive community and commitment to developing confident, well-rounded young people, Clayesmore offers an exceptional educational experience both inside and outside the classroom.
The School benefits from extensive facilities, including a swimming pool, sports hall, fitness suite, tennis courts, playing fields, boarding houses, and a wide range of outdoor spaces. These facilities support a vibrant programme of sport, leisure, and enrichment activities throughout the year.
The Role The Leisure Manager will: Lead the day-to-day operation of the leisure facilities. Develop and implement a strategic plan for leisure services and commercial growth. Oversee swimming programmes, holiday activities, community lettings, and leisure initiatives. Manage budgets, staffing, health and safety compliance, and operational performance. Work closely with school departments to maximise facility usage and enhance pupil experiences. Identify new opportunities to increase revenue through community engagement, partnerships, and events. Ensure high standards of customer service and facility management.
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About You The successful candidate will be: An experienced manager with a background in leisure, sport, hospitality, or facility management. A strong leader with excellent organisational and communication skills. Commercially aware with experience of developing and growing leisure services. Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for young people and the wider community. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and operational excellence.
Why Join Clayesmore? Clayesmore is a school with a strong sense of community, where staff are valued and supported. We are proud of our beautiful campus, excellent facilities, and the opportunities we provide for pupils and staff alike.
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Benefits include: Competitive salary School fee remission (subject to eligibility) Employee Assistance Programme Access to school facilities Free on-site parking Pension scheme Death in Service benefits, and free meal where applicable
We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to providing exceptional experiences and opportunities for young people.
For further information and an application form, please go to: https://www.clayesmore.com/work-for-us/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.
Closing date: 8am on Friday, 26 June 2026
Clayesmore School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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