Director of Sport

Eton College seeks to appoint a Director of Sport for September 2027 (or earlier). This will be an important and high-profile position, with overall responsibility for the provision of sport and exercise for every boy at Eton. The appointed person will collaborate with school leaders to agree and implement a forward-thinking strategy, which is informed by history and tradition, but which also embraces the best of modern practice. This will include the pursuit of competitive success, building a culture which inspires all to participate enthusiastically and many to excel.  

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the resourcing of sport and exercise, working closely with the members of staff in charge of individual sports, to deliver an ambitious strategy, This will involve building collaborative relationships with elite professional organisations, to ensure that the highest levels of coaching and support are available throughout the School.  It is a potentially career-defining opportunity for an ambitious individual.

Next Steps

The School is working with ICE Education on this appointment. Please be advised that, 
should you choose to apply for this position, your application details will be shared with ICE 
Education, and by submitting your application, you are providing consent for this data sharing. Prospective applicants who have specific questions about the role can contact Dan Scargill, Recruitment Director, at dan@ice-education.co.uk

The closing date for applications will be 10am on Monday 23 November. Longlist interviews will take place on Tuesday 1 December, with the final selection day on Tuesday 8 December. Candidates must be available for both stages.

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