King’s College School, Wimbledon – Director of Rowing

We are currently seeking to appoint a visionary full-time Director of Rowing from April or September 2025 to lead an aspirational and successful rowing programme at King’s.

Rowing is one of the school’s most successful sports, and our rowing community enjoys success at a high level across all age groups. In recent years, King’s has had multiple rowers recruited to American universities based on their athletic and academic ability, and we regularly have pupils successfully taking part in GB trials, and returning with multiple accolades from international competitions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a clear passion for rowing to lead the King’s College School Boat Club (KCSBC), and to play a vital and exciting role in spearheading the next phase of its development.

The successful candidate will possess strong pastoral instincts and foster a competitive and supportive environment in which all pupils who take up rowing thrive, enjoy the sport, and are supported to reach their full potential.

The post will suit someone who:

• has prior experience of leading a successful rowing programme in a school environment
• has excellent rowing knowledge, and a personal commitment to ongoing professional development
• is, or aspires to be, a strong, dynamic and inspirational school leader
• has strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils
• has a desire to lead and further develop a thriving rowing programme
• is eager to share in the joy of rowing with all pupils, and is committed to inclusivity
• wishes to actively promote the school’s ethos and values among the pupil body
• has the highest aspirations for both pupils and staff
• is capable of efficiently managing and responding to the needs of the programme, and creating an enabling supportive environment for staff to flourish
• will maintain a sharp and efficient grasp of external developments
• communicates well with the ability to inspire others
• is willing and able to work closely with other co-curricular leads, heads of sport, the director of sport and physical wellbeing, and other colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach so that pupils can flourish and achieve a healthy balance
• is able to lead and work as part of a team, with excellent communication skills
• is able to prioritise and manage their time effectively, and demonstrate resilience
• can think flexibly, and possesses excellent skills of organisation and problem solving
• promotes a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion among pupils and departmental colleagues so everyone feels they fully belong.

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.

Closing date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 at 9am

Interview: date to be confirmed

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

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.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (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, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.

Salary: Competitive. School's own salary scale.

Type: Full time

Application Dates: From Monday 13th January 2025 to Tuesday 28th January 2025