Director of Sport

St Joseph’s College is seeking a passionate, highly motivated and visionary leader to
shape the future of its outstanding sports programme. Sport plays a central role in
College life, making this a varied, rewarding and influential leadership position. As a
whole-school role spanning ages 2–19, the Director of Sport will work across both the Prep
and Senior Schools, collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure high-quality provision
for pupils at every stage of their journey.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading and developing sport.
With the Board having approved an ambitious Sport Strategic Development Plan, the
Director of Sport will play a key role in bringing this vision to life. They will provide clear
strategic direction, inspire and support colleagues, and build on the significant progress
made to date. Fostering a positive culture, strong team spirit and consistently high
standards will be central to their leadership.

Next Steps

Please note that the College is working with ICE Education on this appointment, 
to attract the highest calibre of candidates. Prospective applicants can address 
enquiries, or arrange an informal discussion, by emailing Director of Recruitment - Dan Scargill on dan@ice-education.co.uk

Applications should be made on the School’s forms, which can be 
found at: www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies. The closing date is 4.00pm on Monday 5th October 2026 and it is anticipated that long list interviews will be conducted on Friday 9th October with short list interviews likely to be the following week.

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications 
are encouraged. The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any 
stage of the process.

For more information and/or a route to application downloads the JD below