Assistant Director of Sport (Head of Netball) Maternity Cover

Full Time

Fixed-Term Contract

Competitive salary plus benefits

For September 2026

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Assistant Director of Sport (Head of Netball) Maternity Cover to contribute further and support in the running of a flourishing Sport Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for a well-qualified teacher of Sport with a passion for netball and excellent subject knowledge. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Sport and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you. The successful candidate will additionally play a key role in the delivery of GCSE Physical Education and must have experience of delivering academic PE within a growing and ambitious department.

Teaching at NHEHS

‘’Teaching sport at NHEHS is about working in a supportive and ambitious department, offering clear performance pathways for those striving for excellence, and helping every student to find enjoyment, confidence and a lifelong love of sport. Working here is exactly what I hoped teaching physical education would be like when I entered the profession’’

- Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn
• Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
• In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gym
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking apply.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February (12pm) early applications are welcomed.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th February but early interviews may be conducted.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.