St Helen's School - Head of Games & Competitive Sports Programme

Summary

St Helen’s is looking to appoint a Head of Games and Competitive Sports Programme, to lead the development, coordination and quality assurance of a robust, inclusive and aspirational fixture and games programme.

Detail

The Post - Head of Games & Competitive Sports Programme

St Helen’s is looking to appoint a Head of Games and Competitive Sports Programme, to lead the development, coordination and quality assurance of a robust, inclusive and aspirational fixture and games programme. The role ensures that students have access to well‑organised, appropriately tiered competitive opportunities, while maintaining clear communication, logistics oversight and performance monitoring. This role is ideal preparation for a Director of Sport position in the future.

Core Information

Line Manager:

• Director of Sport.

Salary:

• Competitive, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 50% fee remission for staff children subject to spaces and entry examinations (pro rata for part time staff).
• A strong culture of professional development.
• Access to the School’s swimming pool and fitness suite.
• Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links.
• Electrical Vehicle Charging Scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments (term-time).
• Generous occupational sick pay.
• High Street Discounts.
• EAP with 24/7 GP access.
• A beautiful working environment – the school is set in a conservation site in excess of 21 acres.

Key Responsibilities

To see the full list of key responsibilities for the role, please follow the link to our attached recruitment brochure for the role

The Person

Essential:

• Experience managing fixtures or games programmes.
• Experience of coaching or playing at a semi-professional/professional standard
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage complex logistics.
• Strong communication skills with staff, parents and students.
• Ability to build positive relationships with coaches and external partners.
• Competent with scheduling and fixtures systems.
• Strong understanding of welfare, safety and behaviour standards in youth sport.

Highly Desirable:

• Coaching qualifications in major school sports (Netball, Football, Cricket, Swimming, Badminton or Athletics)
• A teaching qualification. We welcome candidates that may not have a formal teaching qualification for this position.
• Experience working with youth athletes.
• Experience in performance pathways or development squads.
• First Aid, minibus licence, or safeguarding qualifications.

Application Process

Closing date: Midnight on Saturday 3 January 2026

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school for interview, including members of SLT where appropriate. They may be asked to complete a task and will take a tour of the school and meet other members of the Department and wider Faculty.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2025 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.

If you have any queries about this position, please contact the school at recruitment@sthelens.london, we look forward to hearing from you!

Documents

• St Helens School - Head of Games & Competitive Sports Programme PDF Document