Job Description

Sports Department Manager

Full time, Term Time (including some Saturdays)

Pro rata Salary based on 1 FTE in range 36 to 38K

We are looking to recruit a Sport Department Manager with a genuine love of Sport and Fitness to join Benenden's dedicated Sports team. This is a central role within the Sport and PE function of the School. Reporting to the Director of Sport, you will lead on the day-to-day operational function of the department, ensuring all administrative tasks are complete and stakeholders communicated with.

The Sports Department Manager has administrative oversight including registration, reports, risk assessments, data entry, department minutes and updating information on school website and department handbook.

Preferably educated to Degree level you must have excellent organisational skills and digital literacy including proficient use of iSAMS, SOCS and Office 365. Experience in event management an advantage.

Term begins on the day of the full staff meeting (INSET day) which you are expected to attend.

About Benenden School:

Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with approximately 180 of those in the Sixth Form. Benenden is at the forefront of girls' education in the UK, with recent innovations including the Benenden Diploma, a bespoke curriculum for our youngest two year groups, and the Professional Skills Programme, teaching the Sixth Form skills for the workplace. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and All-Weather Sports Pitch, and we opened our new Music School and Hall in June 2022.

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The School's leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool are available for staff to use.

For a full job description and to apply please visit our websitehttps://www.benenden.school/working-at-benenden/ Completed applications should be received by 9:00am on Monday 21 July 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held 24 or 25 July 2025.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn't accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Free fitness classes Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 29/08/2025