St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Salary: Actual salary £26,597.96 with accommodation and bills inclusive
Contract: Full Time or Part Time, Permanent
Start Date: 15 August 2026
Closing Date: 12 noon, Wednesday 20 May 2026
Role Type: Paid
St Leonards School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Girls’ Games to join our Sports Department. This is a residential role and an exciting opportunity to shape and lead girls’ sport within a thriving independent boarding and day school environment.
St Leonards School is a co educational boarding and day school located in the historic town of St Andrews, Scotland. The School is recognised for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic education and a vibrant co curricular programme, supported by excellent sporting facilities and a strong sporting tradition.
The Head of Girls’ Games will work closely with the Director of Sport and Heads of Sport to lead and coordinate Hockey, Netball and Athletics across the Senior School. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a positive, ambitious and inclusive sporting programme for girls across all age groups.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and promoting girls’ sport within the School community
Delivering and coordinating Hockey, Netball and Athletics sessions across Senior and Junior School sport
Acting as lead technical coach for Hockey or Netball during the relevant season
Creating and communicating session plans for games groups
Supporting team selection and programme planning from U13 to 1st XI level
Organising tournaments, fixtures and sports tours within the UK and overseas
Coordinating and supporting coaching staff and visiting coaches
Communicating effectively with parents, pupils and staff
Publishing results and promoting sporting achievements through school communication channels
Supporting the wider operational delivery of the sports programme and events calendar
Applicants should demonstrate:
Experience coaching or playing Hockey or Netball to a high standard
Relevant coaching and umpiring qualifications
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A strong understanding of child development and player progression
The ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic sports department
A proactive and enthusiastic approach to school sport and pupil development
Experience working within schools or youth sport settings would be advantageous.
St Leonards offers:
The opportunity to lead and develop girls’ sport within an ambitious school environment
A competitive salary and benefits package
Residential opportunities within a boarding environment
Access to excellent sports facilities and resources
Free lunchtime meals during term time
Free access to the School wellbeing portal
Ongoing professional development opportunities, including access to Educare training courses
A supportive and passionate staff community
Further information and applications can be made via the St Leonards School recruitment portal:
Questions regarding the role may be directed to Daniel Main, Director of Sport, via recruitment@stleonards-fife.org.
Early applications are encouraged as St Leonards School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
All successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check and either hold or be accepted for membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.