Head of Athletic Development

Organisation: St Joseph's College, Ipswich
Salary: Depends on qualification and experience
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 27 April 2026
Job Description: Full Time – Monday to Saturday (Sunday maybe required on occasion). Pre-Seasons for each major sporting term

There has never been a more exciting time to join St Joseph’s College Sport. The opportunity to not only join this diverse and vastly experienced team of professionals, but also lead our athletic development programme into a new era with a recently established vision for sport has become available for an exceptional candidate. This vision for sport at St Jo’s is grounded in its very cause and the purpose of its existence. We are proud to do things differently and challenge the current norms, while respecting tradition and its values. We believe in bespoke individual development, lifelong lasting inclusive physical wellbeing and an outstanding provision of performance sport.

To find out more about the role and the vision for sport at St Joseph’s College, please contact Director of Sport, Mr Fred Wenham, on f.wenham@stjos.co.uk or 07712273361.

The closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 27 April 2026 with interviews w/c Monday 4 May 2026.

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.
How to apply: The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies/ or by contacting the HR Officer by email (careers@stjos.co.uk) or telephone (01473) 690281. Should you like to have a preliminary discussion please do not hesitate to contact the College.