Head of Senior School Sport
- Lead a dynamic sports program in a prestigious independent school.
- Inspire young women to achieve excellence in sport and life.
- Shape future pathways through innovative leadership and community engagement.
Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls located on the upper north shore in Wahroonga. Abbotsleigh girls love to learn and lead and are empowered to be independent, collaborative and courageous trailblazers who make a positive impact on our world today and tomorrow.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Start Term 1 2026 | Permanent Full-time | Reports to Director of Sport
Location: Wahroonga
Lead, Inspire, and Promote Excellence in Sport
Abbotsleigh is seeking an outstanding Head of Senior School Sport to join our dynamic team. This is a key leadership role within the School, responsible for fostering enjoyment, participation, and excellence in sport and physical activity for every girl in the Senior School.
Reporting to the Director of Sport, you will lead and coordinate the Senior School co-curricular sport and outdoor education programs, ensuring high levels of engagement and achievement across all sporting disciplines.
About the Role
As Head of Senior School Sport, you will:
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Senior School sports program, including Saturday sport and IGSA competitions
- Manage representative pathways, school carnivals, and specialised programs for all levels of competition
- Oversee resources, timetabling, equipment, and staff allocation for sports programs
- Lead and develop a team of sports coordinators, coaches, referees, and convenors, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development
- Promote sport and outdoor programs within the school community, ensuring strong communication and recognition of achievements.
Essential Criteria
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence positive change
- Passion for sport and experience in developing structured, competitive programs
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisational, administrative, and communication abilities
- Capacity to manage competing demands and deadlines in a multi-sport environment
- Warmth, energy, empathy, and good humour
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience in a school setting
- Relevant qualifications in Sport, Outdoor Education, or Management
- Understanding of risk management in co-curricular activities
- NESA Accreditation (where applicable).
Why Join Abbotsleigh?
- Be part of a collegial community where staff support and encourage one another
- Access generous professional learning and career development opportunities
- Teach in state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge technology and resources
- Enjoy on-site parking, staff wellbeing initiatives, and student discounts
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and contact details of two referees. Applications close 12 January 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early engagement may occur before the closing date. All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.
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