PADSIS: Enhancing the quality of leadership and management of sport in independent schools

Welcome to the Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools

This body has been formed in association with HMC to support the work of teachers responsible for leading the games programme in independent schools of all types.  It aims to help Directors of Sport – and people aspiring to that role – to enhance their leadership and management abilities and to be more effective in delivering a sports programme to meet the needs of the Twenty First century.

It is intended that PADSIS should provide an environment to encourage the development of strategic vision, together with the application of leadership skills.  This might enable Directors of Sport to critically examine the nature and quality of what they provide for pupils of all abilities and levels of enthusiasm.
The place of sport in independent schools, and the expectation of parents, continues to change and evolve.  Nothing in the training of teachers prepares them for the challenge of this unique role, which is fundamental to the market position of every school. The place of PADSIS is to encourage reflection, discussion, the sharing of information and the adaptation of leadership education.

Benefits of Membership

• Ongoing leadership education
• Practical management advice
• Unrivalled personal development opportunities
• Awareness of contemporary good practice
• Exposure to industry innovation
• Opportunity to showcase new initiatives
• Awareness of research findings into school sport provision
• Job vacancy alerts
• Coach recruitment service
• Annual conference and networking opportunity

Click here to apply for membership online