Director of Sport

Required for September 2026 or earlier
Competitive Salary
Accommodation may be available

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Wider Leadership Team of one of the leading state boarding schools in England, where competitive sport is promoted as a key component in building self-esteem, school ethos and academic excellence.

The School is seeking to appoint an innovative and ambitious leader to oversee our extensive and vibrant sports programme. This is a significant senior appointment for the School. In recent years the sports programme has grown considerably, in addition, we have completed the development of our Sports Hub, including new sports hall, a fitness suite and second all-weather pitch. Developing girls sport, particularly within cricket and rugby, is a key area of growth.

The person appointed will be principally responsible for the leadership of the School’s sports provision, however, the role will involve opportunity for whole-school strategic input.  The position would best suit an existing Director of Sport or Assistant Director of Sport seeking the next challenge.

See attached candidate booklet for further detail and click here to read our latest Co-Curricular Guide

Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2025, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 91%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 87%, with 70% of the grades A*-B. 

Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

 “Gordon’s is an outstanding school in every respect.”  OFSTED

Gordon’s is a State Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children -applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check and on-line search.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.

Before attending an interview, please carefully consider whether the role is suitable for you in terms of personal circumstances, such as commute length, relocation feasibility, and other logistical factors. This helps ensure that the process is a productive use of time for you and us.