Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.

In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:

Director of Sport

The Royal Hospital School is seeking an outstanding and energetic Director of Sport to lead our ambitious and inclusive sports programme.

Sport is central to life at RHS, and the successful candidate will provide both strategic leadership and operational management of sport across the School. They will lead a talented team of staff and coaches, oversee a busy fixtures and events calendar, and play a key role in developing sport for pupils aged 11–18.

The Director of Sport will also lead one of the School’s major sports and support the continued growth of the programme, including the development of football as a focus sport.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about sport and committed to delivering a high-quality experience for all pupils.

Close for advert: 09:00 Friday 20 March

Interview dates: 24 & 25 March 2026

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies .

Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.