Head of Prep Sport

Organisation: Ardingly College
Salary: Competitive
Location: Ardingly, Haywards Heath
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Interview date: 7 November 2025
Job Description: Ardingly College is seeking a dynamic, visionary Head of Prep Sport to lead an ambitious, inclusive and high-impact sports programme for pupils from Nursery to Year 6. This is a chance to shape the future of sport, ignite passion in young athletes, and drive a culture of excellence, participation and joy.

We’re a school that believes sport is transformative. With outstanding facilities, a collaborative team culture, and a commitment to holistic education, Ardingly College is the perfect place to make your mark.

As a key member of the College Sport Management Team, you’ll work alongside the Director of Sport and Assistant Directors of Sport to deliver a bold and forward-thinking strategy that puts Prep sport on the map.

Ideally, the successful applicant will be a well-qualified and capable graduate with an enthusiasm for developing Sport within a Primary or Prep environment within the framework of an independent coeducational prep school. This role reports to the Head of the Prep for the fulfilment of its duties.

Further details can be found by visiting the job vacancy on the Ardingly College website: https://www.ardingly.com/working-at-ardingly/vacancies/
How to apply: Applications should be made via our on-line recruitment system at www.ardingly.com/staffrecruitment/vacancies and should include a covering letter or personal statement outlining the applicant’s suitability for the role and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, one of whom must be the applicant’s current Head. Ardingly College is committed to ensuring the welfare of our students and appropriate checks will be made before the appointment is finalised. The closing date for applications is Friday 31 October 2025 although applications may be considered upon receipt. Interviews are expected to take place w/c: 3rd November 2025.