Director of Sport

This is an opportunity to apply for one of the finest jobs in the sports or education sectors in the world, as we look to appoint the next Director of Sport following the highly successful tenure of Dr Scott Drawer who leaves us to take on the role of Performance Director, with the Ineos Grenadiers.

Millfield is synonymous with sport; it is our superpower, and we are proud to emphasise thesignificant impact it can have on student development. Millfield sees itself as the world leader in the development of children and a key strand of our mission is to be the best at immersing children in limitless academic, artistic, and sporting opportunities. The approach to sport at Millfield has always been different, and it will always continue to be so.  

This is an opportunity to apply for one of the finest jobs in the sports or education sectors in the world, as we look to appoint the next Director of Sport following the highly successful tenure of Dr Scott Drawer who leaves us to take on the role of Performance Director, with the Ineos Grenadiers.

As the Director of Sport, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and development across all areas of sporting activity.  The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strong strategic aptitude and we expect you to showcase your previous experience in this area within your cover letter.

For full details of the role, including a job description and person specification, please download the attached brochure.  

To apply for the vacancy please click the ‘apply’ button below.

Selection Process

STAGE ONE

Candidates seriously interested in this post should arrange a 15-minute Teams call with theHeadmaster, Gavin Horgan by contacting Jane Raven on raven.j@millfieldschool.com.

STAGE TWO

Please submit an application form, full CV and letter of application of no more than two pages outlining, Why Millfield and why you? How you can show your capacity in the core responsibilities and in the essential areas of the person specification. The closing date for this stage is noon on Friday 24 May.

STAGE THREE

Candidates will be invited to spend time meeting and in discussion with other members of the Sports and Leadership Teams in the week commencing 27 May and 3 June.

FINAL STAGE

Interviews at Millfield week commencing 10 June.