St Helen & St Katharine - Head of Performance and Athletic Wellbeing

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Performance and Athletic Well-being to start in September 2026 or January 2027. The post holder will be responsible for the planning and implementation of athletic development in the whole School PE curriculum to engage all students in movement skills and well-being.

Detail

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Performance and Athletic Well-being to start in September 2026 or January 2027.

The post holder will be responsible for the planning and implementation of athletic development in the whole School PE curriculum to engage all students in movement skills and well-being. In addition to this, the promotion of performance with sport teams, sports scholars, groups and individuals is required to enhance the performance in sport throughout the School and support those who are working towards specific performance goals. This may also include delivering education programmes to teachers, coaches and students on the topics of athletic development and health in order to improve performance standards and raise the culture of high-performance sport at SHSK. This is concurrent with promoting participation and a positive activity culture to students working at all levels.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries with scope for pay progression
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Fee remission of up to 50% on tuition fees (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Staff Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 23.6% and salary sacrifice for pension contributions is available
• Income protection
• Life assurance paying out three times annual salary in the event of death in service
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• A range of other staff benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, access to GP and dental advice lines amongst other services
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents

• Head of Performance & Athletic Wellbeing Candidate Pack PDF Document
• St Helen and St Katharine application form PDF Document