Head of Girls Sport

Rossall is embarking on a new era of sport as we seek to professionalise our coaching model in our focus sports of Football, Golf, Hockey, Cricket and Netball. We are proud to launch a bold and transformative step forward in our sporting provision, one that will redefine the experience, ambition, and opportunity available to every student, both locally and globally. At the heart of this development is the introduction of a specialist coaching model across our major sports. From September 2026, football, hockey, cricket, golf, and netball will be led by dedicated, high-performance coaches with extensive expertise and a passion for developing young athletes. This significant investment reflects a clear ambition: to create an environment where talent is nurtured, potential is unlocked, and every student can experience sport at its very best. This is not simply an enhancement; it is a step change.The Head of Girls Sport will head, deliver, maintain and manage robust structures, systems and reporting mechanisms to ensure a progressive, forward thinking and innovative approach to Hockey and Netball at Rossall. School.The Head of Girls Sport will work term time plus six weeks; 2 weeks of Michaelmas Pre-Season, 2 weeks of in-season tours and 2 weeks of Summer Camps. The salary is competitive depending on skills and experience. At Rossall we provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our culture. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and vision statements, and long-term plans for the future. Our benefits include: Generous pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributionsA beautiful campus adjacent to the Irish Sea and within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and PenninesA supportive Senior Leadership Team and strong, supportive staff communityFree lunch and refreshments during term-timeFree parking on siteMedical centre on site during term timeExtensive CPD opportunities and financial support for qualifications such as Masters etcA generous discount on the School fees of employees’ children attending the School (except the Nursery)To apply, please complete the application form, ensuring that your referees include your current or most recent employer. You should also explain clearly why you want to work at Rossall.