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Director of Sport

HALLIFORD SCHOOL LIMITED
Halliford School, Shepperton
Full-time
11th March 2026
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This is an extremely exciting role, which seeks to build on the outstanding reputation for Sport at Halliford School and to ensure that our future provision is ambitious, forward thinking and caters for the needs of all students in line with our ethos of ‘Sport for All’.

The Physical Education and Games Department at Halliford School is a dynamic and exciting place to work. There are currently four full-time members of staff along with a graduate assistant and a group of specialist coaches who work closely to provide students with an inspiring and varied programme from Year 7 through to the Upper Sixth.

All students have an afternoon of Games each week with the main sports being Rugby, Football and Cricket. In addition, students in Years 7 – 9 also enjoy a double lesson of Physical Education. For GCSE the department delivers the Edexcel course. A large number of students opt for the subject each year and results are impressive. Many students also select Physical Education at A level, studying the AQA specification. A significant number of students then proceed on to choose sports related courses at university and indeed several have then opted to teach the subject!

The Director of Sport is currently also responsible for the leadership of academic PE, however there may be the possibility to look at this responsibility differently depending upon the candidate’s skill set.

The school is renowned for its sporting achievements. A and B teams regularly take part in a challenging and diverse fixture list and there are frequent opportunities for C and D teams. Student engagement comes as a result of inspiring and well-prepared coaching sessions that lead to success on the pitch or court. Pre-season training in all sports allows preparation and focus ahead of the start of the competitive season. These sessions are always popular and well attended by our students.

A diverse co-curricular programme allows for growth of interest and engages a wider student audience. The focus may range from recreational to performance based activities and is constantly reviewed to meet the needs of the individuals. Many other members of staff are involved in lunchtime supervision of co-curricular activities such as Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Indoor Climbing and Table Tennis club to name a few.

The department runs a series of inter-house sporting competitions each term such as Rugby, Football, Cricket, Basketball, Golf and Cross-Country competitions. These allow each student opportunity to represent their house, to contribute and feel valued. The culmination of this is the annual Sports Day event where every student takes part in at least one athletic discipline.

Halliford School benefits from some excellent sports facilities with a large sports hall equipped with cricket nets and a climbing wall, a newly refitted state-of-the art fitness suite, outdoor basketball courts and on and off-site playing fields. The school also has links with local sports clubs allowing further fixtures to be hosted. We regularly use the facilities at; Weybridge Vandals Rugby Club, London Irish Rugby Club, Shepperton Cricket Club and the Xcel Leisure Centre which also offer a welcoming environment for visiting teams.

We are proud to have representation from students at academy, county, national and international level across many sporting disciplines. The school prides itself on developing student’s potential and striving for excellence in performance whilst maintaining the sense of involvement and opportunity for all.

To Apply: 

Email the completed application form, along with a covering letter, addressed to the Headmaster, Mr James Davies to hr@hallifordschool.co.uk 

Applications must be received by midday on Thursday 12th March 2026.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

We are proactively committed to creating a diverse staff body which reflects the community that we teach. At Halliford School we value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for the role. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

All applications will be acknowledged by email.

Offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to the School. Please refer to our Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be found on the school website.