This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and committed teacher to join a vibrant and successful department on a full-time basis from September 2026 as Head of Lacrosse and Teacher of PE.

The successful applicant must have the ability to coach one of the School’s major sports - Lacrosse - and a summer sport at a high level.

The successful candidate will be able to motivate students of all abilities and be thoroughly committed to a full and inclusive extracurricular programme. The post involves teaching across the age range from Year 5 to Year 13, as well as pastoral responsibilities within their allocated year group. The department offers GCSE and A level PE.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead support for the planning and teaching of the activity within the curriculum, including writing, reviewing and updating the schemes of work.
• Organisation of coaching staff for all School teams, including overseeing appropriate CPD and training; agreed in discussion with the Director of Sport when planning the overall staffing of the extracurricular programme.
• Working with the PE Administrator, book, arrange, organise and run all fixtures and events, including Saturday fixtures.
• Arrange staff for fixtures and events.
• Coach multiple age group teams.
• Work with the Head of Performance and Athletic Well-being in support of Lacrosse squad and individual fitness.
• Ensure effective communications with staff, parents and students regarding the activity in and out of the Department.
• Arrange, organise and run access courses for local feeder schools during the Trinity Term.
• Liaise with the Communications department to celebrate student achievements within Lacrosse.
• Develop links with the Admissions Department to leverage the popularity of Lacrosse with feeder schools in support of student recruitment.
• Arrange, organise and run a major sports tour once every three years.
• Fostering cross-curricular links and good relations with other departments.
• Liaise with Heads of House / Director of Students regarding house and Lacrosse activities.
• Liaise with the Director of Sport about partnership development.

What we offer

1. Competitive salaries with scope for pay progression
2. Generous holiday entitlement
3. Fee remission of up to 50% on tuition fees (pro-rated for part-time staff)
4. Staff Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 23.6% and salary sacrifice for pension contributions is available
5. Income protection
6. Life assurance paying out three times annual salary in the event of death in service
7. Diverse training and professional development programme
8. A range of other staff benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, access to GP and dental advice lines amongst other services
9. Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
10. Free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
11. On-site parking
12. Cycle to work scheme
13. Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
14. Access to well-stocked school library
15. Access to wide range of school events

Closing date: Monday 23 March 2026 at 9.00am.

Interviews: Wednesday 25 March 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Downloads

• St Helen and St Katharine application form PDF Document
• Candidate Pack Head of Lacrosse 2 PDF Document