Director of Sport

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Job Description

• Royal Hospital School
• Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2026
• Reference: 8580

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.

In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy: Director of Sport.

The Royal Hospital School is seeking an outstanding and dedicated Director of Sport to lead our ambitious and inclusive sports programme.

Sport is central to life at RHS, and you will provide both strategic leadership and operational management of sport across the school. You will lead a talented team of staff and coaches, oversee a busy fixtures and events calendar, and play a key role in developing sport for pupils aged 11-18.

The Director of Sport will also lead one of the school's major sports and support the continued growth of the programme, including the development of football as a focus sport.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about sport and committed to delivering a high-quality experience for all pupils.

To find out more

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visitour website

If you have any queries, please email the HR Department on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.orgor call 01473 326200.

How to apply

Applications should be made online via TES following the 'apply' link on our website

Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

To see details of other vacancies please visit our website

Closing date: 9 am, 20 March 2026.

Interview date: 24 and 25 March 2026.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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