OBH is looking to appoint a talented and committed individual to the significant role of Director of Sport. The successful candidate will be expected to lead in the delivery of this vital department, supported by a team of outstanding teaching and coaching staff. Sport at OBH has long been a highly successful area of the school with an exceptional reputation. Recent highlights have included various regional and national pupil successes and multiple school awards, including being crowned LTA School of the Year. The school celebrates a significant number of Sport Scholars each year and the Director of Sport is integral to this success.
There has never been a more exciting time to join OBH, with the school recently joining the Rugby School Group and a multi-million-pound investment programme currently underway. The role will suit a highly ambitious individual who is committed to life in a busy boarding school and the prospect of collaboration within a sector-leading group of prep schools and wider global family.
Start date: January 2027
For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities
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Closing date: Friday 19 June 2026
Interviews will be on Tuesday 23 June 2026
Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore an early application is strongly advised.
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Please Note
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Rugby School
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
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We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
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