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We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate to assume a key leadership position as Deputy Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing from September 2026.

The postholder will play a key role in the design and implementation of the strategic vision for sport at King’s, including in the extension of co-educational sport throughout the school from 2029. They will support the Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing in their leadership of a large, talented and committed team of outstanding Games and PE teaching staff and coaches, ensuring the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils, and a personally enriching experience of professional development for staff. They will have a strong commitment to sporting excellence and oversee a high performance sporting programme which ensures that our pupil athletes achieve their maximum potential. Alongside this, they will play a fundamental role in promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging within sport for all pupils and staff. It is expected that the postholder will take the lead on a significant area of the school’s provision for sport and physical wellbeing, depending on the interests, skills and experience of the successful applicant.

The Deputy Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing should have a genuine love of sport and exercise, and an excitement about the vital role sport can play in promoting and upholding the school’s broader aims and values, particularly with respect to pupil personal development, the development of positive values and skills, and the promotion of a nurturing and safe culture that prioritises fun, friendship and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will coach and teach PE lessons and Games-related sessions across the junior and senior schools, and take the lead in the coordination of other areas of the sports’ programme, including non-core sports. As such, the role will involve significant before and after school commitments and attendance at Saturday fixtures in all three terms.

Person Specification 

The post will suit someone who: 

• is an outstanding teacher
• is enthusiastic, motivational and has a genuine passion for school sport
• is keen to play a role in the design and implementation of the strategic vision for sport at King’s, including in the extension of co-educational sport throughout the school from 2029
• works hard, with energy, dynamism and resilience, to lead and work as part of a team
• enjoys the complexity of running day to day sporting activities
• has a personal commitment to ongoing professional development and wishes to create an enabling supportive environment in which staff can flourish
• has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils
• is committed to excellence and has the highest aspirations for both pupils and staff
• is able to prioritise and manage their time effectively possesses excellent skills of communication, organisation and problem solving
• is open minded, adaptable and forward-thinking
• promotes a culture of kindness and respect alongside quality, diversity and inclusion among pupils and departmental colleagues so everyone feels they fully belong
• has a well-developed awareness of compliance, safety and safeguarding matters relating to sport
• King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
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To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website www.kcs.org.uk (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form which includes a covering letter.

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 10th February 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.