St Andrew’s School for Girls is looking for Head of Campus Sport and Senior School Physical Education – closing date is 17 of November 2025
Suitably qualified and experienced applicants are invited to apply for the following position:
Head of Campus Sport and Senior School Physical Education
1 May 2026
St Andrew’s School for Girls is a 123-year-old independent school in Johannesburg. Our values-based education and strong brand are built upon a solid foundation of tradition and heritage.
In addition to an academic programme that challenges and encourages innovative and imaginative thinking, St Andrew’s holds Physical Education and sport in high regard and strives to provide our students with opportunities to develop and succeed at the highest level.
We are therefore looking to appoint a Head of Campus Sport and Senior School Physical Education teacher who will report to the Executive and Senior School Head, as well as Junior School Head. They will excel at managing, coaching and teaching to ensure broad participation and high levels of achievement.
The successful candidate will:
- Require an appropriate 4-year degree
- Be registered with SACE
- Have sound experience of at least 5 – 7 years in running a sports department
- Have relevant skills and experience in planning, co-ordinating, implementing and teaching the Senior School Physical Education curriculum
- Coach sport in the Senior School
- Be willing to assist with and go on sports tours and camps when required
- Have extensive rowing, squash, and/or athletic coaching and management experience
- Assist with the planning, implementation and management of the campus sport and athlete development programme
- Assist in the planning, co-ordination, implementation and communication of sports functions, tournaments and festivals
- Assist with administrative duties within the Sports Office
- Mentor, inspire and assist the department members to succeed and thereby the students
- Maintain and encourage a love for sport through participation of students at all levels
- Assist in coordinating the co-curricular schedule for the senior school (sport, music, culture and academic activities)
- Have excellent interpersonal, communication, administrative and computer skills
- Complete the required Designated Safeguarding Officer and First Aid courses
- Be willing to apply for a PDP and transport athletes to venues
- Appreciate working in a values-driven, Christian environment
- Be required to uphold the ethos and traditions of the school
- Be willing to apply for clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register
St Andrew’s School for Girls is an equal opportunity employer.
If the position matches your skills and experience, please email a two-page CV with two contactable references to vacanciesseniorschool@standrews.co.za. The closing date is 10h00 on 17 November 2025.
HEAD OF CAMPUS SPORT AND SENIOR SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER – Fill in form.
The school reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
The School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
