Director of Sport

September (or April) 2026

An innovative and experienced teacher who is also an accomplished and inspirational coach is required to lead the Senior School PE and Games Department. Successful candidates will be able to teach up to A Level PE. The sports teams and athletes at Wells Cathedral School are impressive, regularly competing in district, regional and national finals. We seek applications from those wanting to build on the School’s thriving reputation for sporting excellence and achievement, who wish to engage all pupils and staff with a varied programme of activities which promote a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle, and whose approach is aligned to our ‘sports for all’ philosophy.

The successful candidate will be required to lead a thriving Department, and to lead all aspects of the Whole School sporting community and its outreach within the overall educational aims of the School. The primary qualities sought are concerned with effective leadership, initiative, vision and management of a key department. A willingness to contribute to the wide co-curricular and community activity of a lively boarding and day school situated in the heart of the West Country is essential.

Support and training to achieve Qualified Teacher Status can be offered if required. We occasionally appoint teachers with outstanding qualities and a good degree who do not have a formal teaching qualification.

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026, 12 noon

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 12 February 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

For further details, please see the

An innovative and experienced teacher who is also an accomplished and inspirational coach is required to lead the Senior School PE and Games Department. Successful candidates will be able to teach up to A Level PE. The sports teams and athletes at Wells Cathedral School are impressive, regularly competing in district, regional and national finals. We seek applications from those wanting to build on the School’s thriving reputation for sporting excellence and achievement, who wish to engage all pupils and staff with a varied programme of activities which promote a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle, and whose approach is aligned to our ‘sports for all’ philosophy.

The successful candidate will be required to lead a thriving Department, and to lead all aspects of the Whole School sporting community and its outreach within the overall educational aims of the School. The primary qualities sought are concerned with effective leadership, initiative, vision and management of a key department. A willingness to contribute to the wide co-curricular and community activity of a lively boarding and day school situated in the heart of the West Country is essential.

Support and training to achieve Qualified Teacher Status can be offered if required. We occasionally appoint teachers with outstanding qualities and a good degree who do not have a formal teaching qualification.

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026, 12 noon

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 12 February 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

For further details, please see the

Director of Sport Applicant Letter from the Head Masterand please download an application packApplication PackApplication FormWells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of the School’s due diligence.All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered “spent” except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.