Role Introduction

At Eton College, sport is central to school life. Our 1,350 pupils have access to more than 30 sporting activities, over 1,000 school fixtures annually, and extraordinary facilities for sport and physical activity. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Sport to lead a new era of sporting excellence and participation at Eton. Working closely with the Head Master, senior leaders, teaching staff and coaches, you will develop and implement an ambitious strategy that builds upon Eton's rich sporting heritage while embracing the best of modern practice.

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 that 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.

Main Duties

As Director of Sport, you will have overall responsibility for the provision of sport and exercise across the School, ensuring that every boy has the opportunity to participate, develop and excel. You will lead the strategic direction of sport at Eton, oversee significant facilities and resources, champion high-performance pathways, and foster a culture where both competitive success and participation are valued equally.

 Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering Eton's long-term vision and strategy for sport and exercise.
• Leading and supporting staff responsible for individual sports and activities.
• Overseeing an extensive programme of fixtures, competitions and sporting events.
• Managing significant budgets, facilities and operational resources.
• Building partnerships with elite sports organisations, governing bodies, schools and community groups.
• Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management.
• Acting as a prominent ambassador for Eton sport and the wider school community.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of educational and sporting backgrounds. You may be an experienced teacher, coach, player, performance director, programme manager or sporting leader. Most importantly, you will be an exceptional leader with the vision and drive to inspire others.

You will demonstrate:

• A proven track record of leadership within sport, education or performance environments.
• The ability to influence others and to build strong relationships.
• Experience of leading teams and driving strategic change.
• Excellent communication and ambassadorial skills.
• A commitment to fostering both wide participation and sporting excellence.
• Strong organisational and operational management capabilities.
• Integrity, professionalism and good judgement.  

Educational and coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with teaching or coaching backgrounds, and the appointment may be made as either a teaching or non-teaching role depending on the successful candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.

Benefits

The Director of Sport will be offered an attractive salary, based on qualifications and experience, and generous additional benefits, including membership of a school-sponsored pension scheme. Accommodation will be provided, rent-free, within Eton for the proper and better performance of all the duties expected of the Director of Sport. Further details about the benefits of the position will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

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