St John's School are seeking an inspiring leader to take charge of boys’ cricket at St John’s. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering an exceptional cricket programme that nurtures talent, fosters a love for the game and enables pupils to compete at the highest levels.
The Head of Boys’ Cricket will lead the strategic development and day-to-day running of boys’ cricket at St John’s. The successful candidate will inspire pupils to reach their full potential, create an inclusive and aspirational culture, and establish St John’s as one of the leading cricket schools in the region.
The successful candidate will play a full and active role in the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School, although this can be negotiated at interview if flexible working is required This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun, forward-thinking School which is committed to academic excellence; continual development of staff; and innovative teaching and learning strategies. This is within the context of outstanding pastoral care and co-curricular provision to ensure the best possible holistic pupil experience.
If you like to work collaboratively and welcome the opportunity to develop as a practitioner, we offer a comprehensive induction and CPD programme for all levels of staff, competitive remuneration package, support with teacher training for unqualified teachers and outstanding, well-equipped facilities.
This is a Support Staff position, however, for the right candidate, a Teaching Staff position may be considered. Applicants wishing to be considered for a teaching role should clearly state their subject specialism and relevant teaching experience.
Closing date: 9.00am, Wednesday 19 November 2025
Interview date: week commencing 24 November 2025
Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates and all applications will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application. The job holder should be aware of their responsibilities for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons who they may come into contact with whilst at St John’s. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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