Director of Cross College Sports

Overview

Director of Cross College Sports – Stanmore College, Stanmore, United Kingdom

Employment Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Application

Start Date:

27-01-2026

Application End Date: 15-02-2026

Location:

Stanmore, HA7 4BQ

Role location:
Stanmore

Salary: £55,441.00 – £58,839.00 per annum

Director of Cross College Sports

Lead Sport. Shape Futures. Inspire Excellence.

We are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join Stanmore College as Director of Cross College Sports. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape a high-quality, innovative sports provision that delivers excellent outcomes for learners and aligns provision with the needs of employers, supporting opportunity across the wider community.

You will provide strategic leadership across Cross College Sports, setting a clear vision and direction for a high-quality and innovative sports provision. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders, staff, and external partners to ensure strong learner outcomes and meaningful progression.

• Leadership and management of staff across the sports curriculum
• Quality assurance, self-assessment, and continuous improvement
• Curriculum development and enrichment that create meaningful progression pathways
• Strategic use of performance data to improve achievement, retention, and progression
• Building effective partnerships that support learner progression and opportunity

This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the life chances of our students. Through strong leadership and innovation, you will ensure learners develop the skills, confidence, and qualifications they need to progress into further study, higher education, or employment, while strengthening the College’s reputation across sport, wellbeing, and public service sectors.

Lead with ambition. Shape strategy. Change lives through sport.

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Interview Date: Friday, 27 February 2026.

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