Director of Hockey (Residential)

at St Leonards School, Fife, United Kingdom

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Closing date

26 November 2026

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27 October 2026, on a public job listing

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Package Description: Director of Hockey Responsible to: Director of Sports. Salary: Approx £30,000 ACTUAL Appointment: Residential Hours of work: Full time, Term Time Only, 1 FTE About St Leonards Hockey. Lead and develop the School’s hockey programme, creating an enjoyable and ambitious environment in which pupils of different abilities can participate, improve and represent the School. The Director of Hockey sets the direction for the programme, leads coaching and works with the Director of Sport and coaching staff to raise standards and strengthen participation. Resident and non resident arrangements The role may be held on a resident or non-resident basis. The core hockey responsibilities apply to both arrangements. For a resident appointment, any accommodation arrangements and additional boarding or pastoral duties will be agreed separately and set out in the appointment terms. For a non-resident appointment, attendance will follow the agreed coaching and fixture commitments. Key Responsibilities Programme leadership and development Lead the hockey programme within the School’s wider sporting priorities, agreeing achievable development objectives with the Director of Sport. Develop a coherent approach to hockey across age groups, with a clear progression from introductory participation to school team performance. Review the programme each season, using pupil participation, player progress, team development and feedback to identify practical improvements. Encourage enthusiasm for hockey and create a positive team culture based on effort, respect and sportsmanship. Coaching and player development Plan and deliver engaging coaching sessions appropriate to pupils’ ages, experience and abilities. Set clear coaching principles and work with colleagues to ensure a consistent approach to technical skills, tactical understanding and player development. Guide and encourage staff involved in hockey, sharing session ideas and constructive coaching feedback. Identify pupils with potential and help them access suitable club or development opportunities, while maintaining opportunities for pupils who play for enjoyment. Teams and fixtures Lead team selection and preparation, applying a fair and transparent approach and communicating expectations clearly to pupils. Coach and attend agreed fixtures and competitions, reviewing performances to inform future training. Work with the Director of Sport and relevant staff on a suitable training and fixture programme, providing the hockey information needed for school administrative and transport arrangements. Working relationships and pupil welfare Work collaboratively with the Director of Sport, PE staff and other coaches to deliver the programme within agreed resources. Communicate constructively with pupils and parents about hockey participation, progress and team expectations, referring wider pastoral matters to the appropriate school staff. Maintain useful links with local clubs and relevant hockey organisatio

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Curriculum

IB; IB PYP, MYP, DP, CP

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