Head of Prep School Sport: Performance

 HEAD OF PREP SCHOOL SPORT: PERFORMANCE

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 9 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 9 months to 11 years.

Job Description:

Job Title: Head of Prep School Sport: Performance

Reporting to: KPS Deputy Head and KPS Headmaster

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

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Performance is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire competitive sports
provision across the Prep School, enhancing the breadth of our fixtures and competitive programme,
ensuring progressive development and enjoyment are at the centre of our programme design. The
Head of Performance will work directly with the Foundation Director of Sport and the Head of Prep
School Sport: Participation, to shape and develop sporting provision from Reception to Year 6 and
fluidly enabling positive transition into the senior school sports programme. The role requires a
candidate to provide daily Games sessions, support the PE programme, and contribute fully to the
sporting provision through our ECA provision. This is a key position that requires high-quality
coaching expertise, excellent organisation, and an ability to maintain a positive, ambitious sporting
culture across the school.

Key duties and responsibilities

1.  Performance Pathway Leadership

•  Design and lead the performance pathway for competitive squads across our major

sports of Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Athletics and Tennis.

2.  Establish clear selection criteria, training standards, and age appropriate progression routes.

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Lead talent identification in collaboration with games staff and the Participation lead.
•  Create fluid links with external clubs and providers as well as Kingswood senior school.

3.  Coaching Quality & CPD

•  Allocate lead coaches for squads; ensure a balance of experienced and developing staff

so that every student receives the best possible coaching provision.

4.  Plan and deliver performance focused CPD to sports staff.

•  Mentor coaches to raise technical, tactical, and pedagogical standards.

5.  Curriculum Planning

•  Shape performance elements within the Games Schemes of Work, ensuring appropriate
stretch and challenge for the upper tier students and opportunity for progression for
those not quite at this level, with enjoyment and fun at the centre of our programme.

6.  Ensuring holistic provision for gifted and talented pupils while maintaining safe, age

appropriate load.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged 9 months to 11 years.

7.  Competition, Fixtures & Standards

•  Develop a challenging, balanced fixture programme, which will include regular hosting of
festivals, tournaments, and representative opportunities at the appropriate ages, within
all of our core sports.

•  Confirm weekly fixtures with other schools’ Directors/Heads of Sport and ensure a high

quality of opposition which is well matched.

•  Arrange referees/officials for home fixtures (including external officials as needed).

8.  Performance Data, Analysis & Reviews
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Introduce age appropriate performance tracking (attendance, training load, simple KPIs).
•  Use video analysis and feedback tools to support player development.
•  Conduct periodic player reviews and share targets with pupils and parents where

appropriate.

10. Scholarships & Transitions

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Lead the Senior School sports scholarship preparation programme and paperwork.
Liaise with senior school sports department and uphold strong external relationships.

11. Movement literacy, Medical & Welfare
12. Coordinate age appropriate movement literacy frameworks (in liaison with the Head of

Sport: Participation and the Health and Wellbeing Centre), ensuring all students are moving
competently and safely

13. Promote injury prevention, return to play guidance, and safe training loads.

•  Ensure medical provision is in place for fixtures; maintain medical kits protocols.

14. Health, Safety & Compliance

•  Write and maintain risk assessments for training, fixtures, tours, and specialist activities.
15. Ensure compliance with NGB rules, safeguarding requirements, and best practice guidance.

16. Tours, Pre-Season Camps & Advanced Opportunities
17. Plan and deliver performance focused sports tours, pre-season camps, and masterclass

workshops.
•  Track their impact on player development and communicate outcomes.

18. Collaboration & Communication
19. Collaborate closely with the Deputy Head, Foundation Director of Sport and Head of Sport:

Participation to align calendars, staffing, and facility use.
•  Provide timely, clear communications to staff, parents, and pupils for competitive

squads.

•  Contribute to SOCS data where applicable (e.g. fixtures and updates).

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20. Budget & Resources

•  Manage the competitive fixture and performance related budgets (analysis tools,

specialist equipment, coaching development).
Liaise with catering to ensure we provide after match teas for visiting teams and parents

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•  Advise on facility specifications (pitch sizes/markings, training areas) with Grounds.

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 in the senior school.

•  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.

General Requirements

•  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.

The ideal candidate

Essential Qualifications, experience and skills you will have:

•  An Advanced or Level 3 sports coaching qualification (or above) in at least one of our

major games (or evidence of working towards).

•  Experience of teaching PE across the Prep age range with strong pastoral skills.
•  Graduate or equivalent level teaching qualification.
•  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
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•  Enthusiasm and energy; able to inspire and motivate the pupils to achieve and exceed

Flair and creativity in lesson planning

their own perceived boundaries

•  Highly organised and efficient

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged 9 months to 11 years.

Desirable Qualifications, experience and skills

•  Representative honours in one or more major sport
•  Experience in other sporting activities
•  Refereeing or umpiring ability
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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.

•  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.

An Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School for pupils aged 9 months to 11 years.

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 9 months to 11 years.