Head of Athletics

HEAD OF ATHLETICS

For January or April 2025

Dulwich College seeks to instil a culture of equity, respect and support for others, and offers inspired teaching, scholarship and learning in and beyond the classroom. A world-leading boys school with 1,900 pupils aged 7-18 years and a co-educational kindergarten and infants school of 230 (DUCKS), the College employs over 600 staff and enjoys a beautiful and historic site covering 70 acres in South London.

The Head of Athletics will work closely with the Director of Sport in providing strategic direction, leadership, and management of the athletics provision throughout the College (Years 3 to 13) in line with the College's vision, aims and values. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, committed, and inspirational leader.

Athletics is a core sport at Dulwich and has grown significantly in recent years. It has a great deal of tradition and prestige attached to it. The quality of athletics coaching at the College is outstanding, with many experienced members of staff leading the pupil development.

The College boasts some excellent facilities including a 6-lane, 300m polyurethane track, two jumping pits, high jump fan, javelin throwing area and throwing cage.

Pupils can represent the College in local and national competitions, as well as inter-school fixtures throughout the week and on Saturdays.

Further information can be found in the candidate pack.

Closing date:

4.00pm on Thursday 28 November 2024

Interview date:

Tuesday 3 December 2024, long list candidates may be interviewed via Zoom beforehand

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Dulwich College seeks to instil a culture of equity, respect and support for others, and offers inspired teaching, scholarship and learning in and beyond the classroom. A world-leading boys school with 1,900 pupils aged 7-18 years and a co-educational kindergarten and infants school of 230 (DUCKS), the College employs over 600 staff and enjoys a beautiful and historic site covering 70 acres in South London.

The Head of Athletics will work closely with the Director of Sport in providing strategic direction, leadership, and management of the athletics provision throughout the College (Years 3 to 13) in line with the College's vision, aims and values. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, committed, and inspirational leader.

Athletics is a core sport at Dulwich and has grown significantly in recent years. It has a great deal of tradition and prestige attached to it. The quality of athletics coaching at the College is outstanding, with many experienced members of staff leading the pupil development.

The College boasts some excellent facilities including a 6-lane, 300m polyurethane track, two jumping pits, high jump fan, javelin throwing area and throwing cage.

Pupils can represent the College in local and national competitions, as well as inter-school fixtures throughout the week and on Saturdays.