Director of Sport – Whole School
Beijing, China | August 2027 Start
Are you a visionary sports leader who can inspire the next generation of athletes, build a winning sporting culture and get an entire school moving?
We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and forward-thinking Director of Sport to lead and shape the sporting vision across a prestigious international school in Beijing.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding sports professional who believes sport is about so much more than winning trophies. It's about participation, teamwork, resilience, leadership, wellbeing and creating opportunities for every student to shine.
If you have the passion, personality and leadership skills to take a whole-school sports programme to the next level, we would love to hear from you!
The Challenge
As Director of Sport, you'll take the lead in developing an inspiring, inclusive and ambitious sporting programme across the whole school.
You will be responsible for:
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Developing and delivering a clear whole-school vision and strategy for sport and physical education.
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Leading, motivating and inspiring the PE and sports teams
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Driving participation, performance and sporting excellence across all age groups.
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Developing competitive sports programmes, fixtures, tournaments and inter-school competitions.
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Creating opportunities for students of all abilities to participate, develop and excel.
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Building a vibrant sporting culture that celebrates achievement, teamwork and personal growth.
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Overseeing school teams, coaching programmes, facilities, resources and sporting events.
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Developing strong relationships with students, parents, staff and external sporting organisations.
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Championing the importance of physical health, wellbeing and lifelong participation in sport.
The Person We're Looking For:
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Has significant experience in sports leadership within a school environment.
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Has a strong background in PE, sport and coaching.
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Can demonstrate success in leading and developing high-quality sporting programmes.
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Is an inspirational leader who can motivate and develop a team.
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Understands the demands and opportunities of international school sport.
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Is organised, strategic, creative and commercially aware.
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Has the confidence to bring fresh ideas, raise aspirations and drive positive change.
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Is passionate about making sport accessible, exciting and inclusive for every student.
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Previous experience in a British-curriculum or international school would be highly advantageous.
Why Beijing?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established international school community in one of the world's most exciting cities.
You will have the platform, facilities and opportunity to make a genuine impact on the sporting experience of students across the entire school.
Package: Competitive international salary and benefits, dependent on experience.
Ready to Lead the Way?
If you're a dynamic sports leader with the vision to inspire, the drive to innovate and the ambition to create an outstanding whole-school sporting culture, this could be your next big move!
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in their care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.
Contact Win now on
+44 (0) 203 455 0195 or email me at
win@SeekTeachers.com for any further information.
