Head of Prep School Sport: Participation

 HEAD OF PREP SCHOOL SPORT: PARTICIPATION

Information for Candidates

Kingswood School occupies a beautiful 120-acre site in Lansdown, Bath.  We are a thriving
community of over 1,300 pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form, supported by over 400 dedicated staff
who bring energy, expertise and commitment to every area of school life.  The School enjoys a
strong reputation locally in Bath and nationally.

Kingswood has always stood for more than just academic success alone.  We believe in the power of
education to shape character, promote kindness, and equip young people to make a difference in
the world.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity, integrity, and excellence.  Our diverse
community of staff and pupils reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and each
individual is welcomed with respect, care and a strong sense of belonging.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 11 years.

About the Kingswood Foundation

Founded in 1748 by John Wesley, Kingswood is rooted in a belief in the transforming power of
education and the importance of each individual. Wesley’s words “Do all the good you can, by all the
means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the
people you can, as long as ever you can.” continue to shape the School’s ethos.

Kingswood is a friendly and inclusive community where pupils are encouraged to develop
confidence, curiosity and compassion. Academic excellence sits alongside a strong commitment to
character, service and all-round personal growth. Pupils are supported to discover and develop their
talents while contributing positively to the lives of others.

Originally established in Bristol to educate the children of local mining families, the School moved to
Lansdown in Bath in 1852. The Foundation now comprises the Prep School (nine months to 11 years)
and the Senior School (11 to 18 years), offering a broad and holistic education at every stage.

Kingswood Prep School

Kingswood Prep School provides a vibrant and nurturing environment in which every child is known
and valued. Inspirational teaching, wide participation and a belief in enjoyment as well as excellence
underpin daily life.

The Prep School benefits from excellent facilities, including dedicated spaces for Music, Art and
STEAM, alongside extensive outdoor grounds that support Sport and Outdoor Education. The Garden
Nursery welcomes children from nine months and provides year-round provision within the same
caring and well-resourced setting.

While academic learning is central, breadth of opportunity is a defining strength. All pupils participate
in Sport, Music and Drama within the curriculum and through an extensive co-curricular programme.
Sport is a important feature of the school week, with broad participation encouraged alongside a
competitive fixture programme and entry into IAPS national competitions. Music and Drama are
equally strong, with numerous performance opportunities, ensembles and productions across the
year. Residential visits and trips further enrich the pupils’ experience and foster independence and
resilience.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 11 years.

Job Description:

Job Title: Head of Prep School Sport: Participation

Reporting to: KPS Deputy Head and KPS Headmaster

Works closely with: Foundation Director of Sport, Head of Prep School Sport: Performance and
Nursery Manager.

Purpose of the Role

To lead and enhance the breadth, inclusivity, and enjoyment of sport across the Prep School Physical
Education programme (Nursery to Year 6). Work alongside key stake holders to develop a full
programme of development, enjoyment and competition within Physical Education, with a specific
focus on character development, preparing our children for managing challenge effectively. The role
requires a candidate to provide daily PE sessions, support the full games programme, and contribute
fully to the sporting provision through our ECA provision. You will have excellent logistic and
organisational skills and want every child to benefit from an inclusive and dynamic sporting culture.

Key duties and responsibilities

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Inclusive Participation & Culture (Internal Focus)
•  Champion sport for all, ensuring every pupil has frequent, positive opportunities

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to participate in a range of activities.
Lead internal sports events and beginner friendly events. To enable our children to enjoy
a wider variety of sports through working with our Deputy Head on our ECA programme.
To provide broader community engagement ideas e.g. Triathlon, Biathlon, family fun
runs etc.

•  Gather and act on pupil voice to broaden engagement and enjoyment (including non-

traditional sports where appropriate).

2.  Curriculum, Planning & Provision (Participation)

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Lead the development of Schemes of Work for Physical Education from Nursery to Year
6 with inclusive progression pathways.

•  Ensure provision for pupils with SEND and those new to sport.
•  Promote lifelong participation, physical literacy, and positive attitudes towards activity.

3.  Staffing, CPD & External Providers (Participation)

•  Management of Swimming coach and other supporting staff involved with the PE

Programme.

•  Arrange appropriate CPD sessions for staff on the delivery of PE and how to attain the

desired outcomes for each age group.

4.  Daily Operations, Scheduling & Wet Weather Plans

•  Produce and publish the Physical Education guidelines and desirable development

outcomes.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 11 years.

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Schedule facility use and staff responsibilities in advance of each Physical Education
lesson, including swimming. Facility clashes need to be managed, working
in conjunction with the senior school sports programme and the Foundation Director of
Sport.

•  Coordinate staff, pupils, and resources in the case of wet weather; implement wet

weather alternatives swiftly and effectively.
Liaise with Grounds to set up areas for Physical Education lessons, if outdoors.

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5.  Equipment, Facilities & Budgets

•  Organise and maintain sports equipment at the start of each term and ensure

items remain fit for purpose for the PE and swimming lessons.

•  Regularly review resources, allocation, and maintenance.
•  Manage the PE budget accurately.

6.  Health, Safety & Compliance (Participation)

Lead operational Health & Safety reviews for PE lessons, swimming lessons and facilities
Serve as the PE representative on the Health & Safety Committee (as designated).

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•  Ensure compliance with safeguarding and relevant sporting regulations.

7.  Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

•  Work in close partnership with the Foundation Director of Sport and Head of

Performance to align calendars, staffing and facility use.

•  Use participation data (attendance, team participation) to monitor engagement.

Teaching & Wider School Responsibilities

•  Complete a full teaching roll in PE and Games, across the whole Prep School and offering

support with Year 7 and 8 games.

•  Contribute to the Prep School extracurricular programme and school events by running

two after school clubs and attending a weekly staff meeting at the Prep School.
Support with Senior School Saturday fixtures.
Fulfil supervisory duties.

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•  Attend required meetings, assemblies and uphold school rules.
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•  Cover absent colleagues as directed
•  Assist with term start and end preparations.

Support safeguarding and uphold exemplary standards of conduct and professionalism.

Shared General Requirements

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Safeguard and promote the welfare of children; comply with all safeguarding policies
and procedures.

•  Uphold the Staff Code of Conduct and maintain high standards of attendance,

punctuality, appearance, and behaviour.

•  Maintain positive, courteous relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues; model

the school ethos.

•  Adhere to all school policies and health & safety requirements, including completion of

risk assessments as needed.

•  Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Headmaster or Deputy Head

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 11 years.

The ideal candidate

Essential Qualifications, experience and skills:

•  Experience of teaching PE across the Prep age range with strong pastoral skills.
•  Graduate or equivalent level teaching qualification.
•  Very significant experience of sports coaching
•  Ability to work independently and proactively and as part of a team
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact appropriately with others within

the school community

•  Excellent understanding of school sports environments
•  Flair and creativity in lesson planning
•  Enthusiasm and energy; able to inspire and motivate the pupils to achieve and exceed

their own perceived boundaries

•  Highly organised and efficient

Desirable Qualifications, experience and skills

•  Representative honours in one or more major sport
•  Experience in other sporting activities
•  Refereeing or umpiring qualifications
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•  Minibus driving certificate
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Life-saving qualification

First aid qualification
Full driving licence

Key Competencies

•  Desire to share and contribute ideas
•  Uphold and live the Kingswood values and ethos
•  Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
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•  Evidence of appropriate professional development
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Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
•  Open to new ideas and practices

Flexible and with a ‘can do’ attitude

Pay & benefits of service

Kingswood School has high expectations of staff and looks to reward them with beneficial conditions
of service.

•  A six point pay spine for teaching staff.
•  Meaningful, personalised professional development and coaching.
•  All teachers are offered membership of a generous pension scheme.
•  Generous remission of fees at Kingswood Prep and Senior Schools for children of employees
(subject to the normal competitive entry requirements being met and availability).  Please
note that remission of school fees is not a contractual entitlement; the Governors reserve
the right to vary the rate of remission or to withdraw it altogether.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 11 years.

•  All staff enjoy free meals provided in the Dining Room with refreshments available

throughout the day.

•  Staff are welcome to make use of the leisure and sports facilities (which includes a
swimming pool, gym and tennis courts) set within the beautiful School grounds.

•  Parking available around the School site (subject to availability)
•  Cycle Scheme in line with the Government’s Cycle to Work initiative.
•  Employee Assistance Programme, an independent, free and confidential advice service that

can offer both practical advice and emotional support.

•  Kingswood has a strong sense of community and there are many ways to be involved

whether through sport, music or social events.

Child protection

It is your responsibility to help promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom
you are responsible, or with whom you come into contact, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the
School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post,
you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school you must
report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. Protecting children from the risk of
radicalisation is part of the School’s safeguarding duties (under the Prevent Duty).

Application process

Please visit our website https://www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities  to read our
policies for Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Procedure, and also the Child Protection and Safeguarding
Policy including EYFS.

To request an application pack, including a full job description, or if you have any questions, please contact the
People & Culture Team via recruitment@kingswood.bath.sch.uk or telephone 01225 734350.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th of March 2026, midday; early applications are encouraged.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Miss Hannah Sweeney,
Recruitment Administrator, on 01225 734350 or email recruitment@kingswood.bath.sch.uk

Kingswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers 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 (DBS)

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants
to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering
rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

As an equal opportunities employer, Kingswood School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective
employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and
maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a
wide range of backgrounds to apply.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged nine months to 11 years.