Loretto School - Head of Girls Games

Scotland
Loretto School
Full-time | Term Time

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of Girls Games.

Detail

Head of Girls Games – Term-Time 34 weeks plus summer camps

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as our Head of Girls Games. You will enjoy working in an exciting but challenging environment and form an integral part of the School community.

Working with the Director of Sport and other Heads of Sports, you will be responsible for preparing girls teams across all sports for matches.

Key Responsibilities

You will be a role model and figurehead for girls’ sport within Loretto. Ideally the successful candidate will be the lead technical coach in the spring term for hockey or lacrosse. You will create session plans for games groups and send these to academic and sports staff.

You will have experience of playing or coaching Hockey or Lacrosse to a high standard, along with relevant coaching and umpiring qualifications.

You will also be responsible for:

Identifying key themes for games sessions across all year groups and teams from U13 to 1st XI
Team selection as directed by Director of Sport and other Heads of Sports.
Creating and delivering hockey, lacrosse and either tennis or cricket sessions in the Senior and Junior School as activities. This will be coordinated between the Director of Sport and Head of Junior School PE & Games.
Organising and hosting tournaments at Loretto across our major sports.
Organising and running sports tours in the UK and overseas.
Communicating and publishing results on the Sports website.
Guiding and coordinating teachers/coaches.
Communicating effectively with parents and pupils.
Updating the School website and other social media sites as appropriate.
Communicating with catering and grounds staff as appropriate.

This is a permanent full-time post, working term-time 34 weeks per year plus summer camps as agreed with the Director of Sport which will be paid.

Application

If you think that this is the right opportunity for you please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date: Monday 7 July 2025 at 11:59pm.

If you have any questions about the application process please contact jobs@loretto.com

It is anticipated that first interviews will be week beginning 14 July 2025.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme
Enhanced holiday allowance
Family friendly policies
Free lunches during term time
School Fees Remission (non-contractual benefit)
Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance programme
Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

Salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role but will be in the region of £35,000 per annum. You will receive the Loretto benefit package which includes a generous pension scheme, holiday allowance and free lunches during term time. Possibility of on site accommodation.

About Loretto

Founded in 1827, located in a spacious campus just outside Edinburgh, we are one of the UK’s leading independent coeducational schools, for both boarding and day school pupils. Traditional and innovative educational methods, first-class facilities and the advantages offered by a small school all combine to provide a uniquely rounded learning experience for girls and boys.

Our emphasis on the whole person is really what sets us apart. From day one, Loretto’s Founder was dedicated to blending academic excellence with a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom.

By helping girls and boys to excel in mind, body and spirit, we aim to help them unlock and realise their full potential.

Today’s staff and pupils are living proof of the clear benefits offered by that ethos. Being a small school enables us to share our big heart and ambition, and offer big opportunities for our young people.

Also reflecting Loretto’s commitment to help bring out the best in all, are our high standards of teaching and a diverse yet rigorous curriculum.

The enormous range of co-curricular activities we offer away from the classroom ensures that each pupil can grow and develop wherever their interests and talents may lie.

The School’s achievements in music, art and drama and our strong reputation in sporting endeavours – rugby, hockey, cricket, lacrosse and golf to name just a few – are both testament to that.