Director of Cross College Sports

Job Title Director of Cross College Sports

Contract Permanent, Full-time

Job location Elm Park Campus, Stanmore

Faculty Cross College Sports

Reports to Assistant Principal – Study Programmes

Salary Scale £55,441 - £58,839 per annum

Job Purpose:

Accountable for the success of the area which will be measured through high achievement rates, high quality teaching and learning, learner satisfaction surveys and high levels of progression to further study, higher education, or employment. The post-holder will inspire and lead the team towards providing a curriculum both vocational and sport skills related which meets the needs of the local population, including employers, and provides the best possible fit for students with future employment and progression needs.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To formulate a vision for the designated area and communicate this to staff and students inspiring them to work towards achieving this vision.
• To design a marketing and promotion plan for the designated area and work with the marketing team and others to ensure successful recruitment
• To demonstrate leadership and management for all the designated sites and curriculum areas.
• To lead and manage the staff within the designated area, setting aspirational targets for each one linked to their performance.
• To work with the staff, Curriculum managers, Centre Managers and Course Leaders to ensure that programmes are appropriately staffed, resourced, and timetabled.
• To develop staff in the designated areas using information gained from a range of sources such as lesson observations, walk-throughs, assessment checks, regular line management meetings, individual results, including attendance.
• To work collaboratively with other leaders to raise student achievement and improve the learning experience for students.
• To be responsible for the implementation of strategies and systems that improve attendance, punctuality, retention and behaviour.
• To work with the Director of Quality Teaching and Learning to ensure any teaching and Learning developments and improvements are fully integrated and successful.
• To lead and cultivate to maintain high and improving achievement rates within the designated areas.
• To take full responsibility for all aspects of Quality & Standards in the designated area and developing strategies to enhance academic and vocational standards.
• To support other leaders in the faculty to develop outstanding quality assurance and improvement processes.
• To be responsible for the Quality Cycle, Self-Assessment and Quality improvement planning for the area.
• Regularly report on the quality of the teaching and learning and feed such reports into the Teaching and Learning Team.
• Analyse datasets which demonstrate performance within the faculty regularly and with managers and Course Leaders, working to an action plan to bring about sustained improvement in teaching and learning and outcomes for students.
• Take charge of curriculum support and intervention strategies for underperforming areas of curriculum
• To produce readable and comprehensive evaluation reports on the area’s provision (e.g. the self-assessment report) which feed into whole college reports and processes, such as the whole college SAR and the college quality improvement plan.
• To ensure effective delivery of sports related programmes and skills, deploying appropriate staff.
• To develop the provision of Uniformed Public Services and other curricula allied to Sport, Wellbeing and public services
• To ensure that extra-curricular activities are well planned and supported and enhance students’ progression routes and development of wider skills.
• To ensure the planning and effective delivery of a range of enrichment and personal development activities.
• To liaise with external stakeholders (Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Richings Park & Welling) to ensure that the required parameters of planned programmes are met
• Research and develop new programmes so that they continue to meet the needs of the community, including forging and maintaining links with employers and other key stake holders as well as relevant local, regional and national organisations.
• Increase student numbers in the faculty to optimal levels.
• To lead on discipline across the area, making final decisions regarding suspension and withdrawal of students.
• To manage the budget for the area, including staff utilisation within a pre-arranged target allocation.
• To play a full role in business planning and strategic planning.
• To take part in planning for the creative and innovative use of space to best meet the vision and strategy of the designated area in liaison with the Principal and Deputy Principal and Assistant Principal.
• To be an ambassador for the College and act to enhance its reputation.
• To take responsibility for health and safety, safeguarding, equality and diversity and data protection within the scope of the post.

The postholder will lead a defined curriculum area, which will be reviewed annually, and will undertake pedagogic work. The composition of the area will be reviewed annually with the portfolio.

The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post, at any site on which the college may operate.

In consultation with the postholder this job description is liable to variation by management within a reasonable timescale to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the job.

Closing Date: Sunday, 22nd February 2026.

Interview Date: Thursday, 5th March 2026.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Director of Cross College Sports

Criterion Essential/ Method of assessment

Desirable

QUALIFICATION

First degree or equivalent Essential Application Form

Masters/higher degree Desirable Application Form

Evidence of recent and progressive Essential Application Form/ Interview

career development and appropriate

professional development

A recognised full teaching Essential Application Form

qualification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Sound knowledge of further Essential Application Form/

education curriculum developments Supporting statement/

including 14-19 funding and adult Selection task

skills

Sound knowledge of qualification and Essential Selection task

assessment frameworks both

academic and vocational

Knowledge and experience of a range Essential Application Form/

of teaching and learning strategies Supporting Statement/

including the use of information and Interview

learning technology

Experience of working with young Essential Application Form/

people and adults in an educational Supporting Statement

setting delivering a learner-centred

curriculum

A strong knowledge of equality and Essential Application Form/

diversity and how it relates to the Supporting Statement/

provision of education and training Interview

Experience of effective and significant Essential Application Form/

line management Supporting Statement/

Interview

Experience of devising new and Essential Application Form/

innovative curriculum delivery Supporting Statement/

models Interview

Experience of meeting and Essential Application Form/

communicating with partners Supporting Statement/

including employers, local community Interview

and internal and external stakeholders

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The ability to think strategically Essential Presentation

translating vision and ensuring the

vision is widely shared

The ability to set and achieve Essential Application Form/

challenging performance targets and Supporting Statement/

effectively manage under- Interview

performance

The ability to understand and analyse Essential Selection Task

data from several sources and a

forensic attention to detail

The ability to communicate Essential Application Form/

information accurately and effectively Supporting Statement/

both in writing and verbally Selection Task/

Presentation/ Interview

The ability to prepare and present Essential Application Form/

formal reports and give formal Supporting Statement/

business presentations Presentation

The ability to be creative and Essential Application Form/

innovative when faced with problems Supporting Statement/

and challenges Interview

Ability to work effectively with others Essential Interview

and relate to others at all levels

Ability to meet deadlines and provide Essential Interview

information as requested

The ability to recognise and respond Essential Application Form/

to curriculum opportunity and grow Supporting Statement/

and diversify curriculum Interview

Other

A passion for further education and Essential Application Form/

the opportunities in can bring in terms Supporting Statement

of participation and widening access

Willingness to work flexibly in terms Essential Application Form/

of hours and locations effectively Supporting Statement/

demonstrating enthusiasm and Interview

energy

Commitment to safeguarding and Essential Application Form/

promoting the health, safety and Supporting Statement/

welfare of children, young people and Interview

vulnerable adults