Head of PE

Summary:

Head of PE sought at a school offering CPD, development opportunities, and promotion prospects.

About the School:

A school with a strong Christian foundation and rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, known for excellence in education and a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement.

The Opportunity:

As the Head of PE, you will lead the development and delivery of a dynamic and holistic PE curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to drive excellence in physical education, support student achievement, and potentially introduce GCSE PE in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a high-quality, holistic PE curriculum that promotes student success and lifelong learning.
• Work closely with the Trust Director of Sport to implement teaching and learning projects.
• Lead and manage the PE department, ensuring outstanding outcomes in KS3/4.
• Coordinate and support a wide range of extracurricular sports activities and competitions.
• Assess student progress cognitively, physically, and socially.
• Promote competition and positive attitudes across all PE activities.
• Analyze student results to inform teaching strategies and improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise achievement and support whole-school initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A good degree in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 4.
• Understanding of recent curriculum and learning developments.
• Experience in motivating and engaging students across all ability levels.
• Ability to assess, record, and report student learning effectively.
• Experience in using student results to inform practice and target improvement.
• Experience of leading a tutor group.
• Commitment to self-improvement and reflective practice.
• Energy and enthusiasm for teaching and student success.

Preferred

• Experience in curriculum leadership or department management.
• Experience in introducing new qualifications such as GCSE PE.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with extracurricular sports programs and competition management.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Positive working relationships across the school.
• Access to a wide range of extracurricular activities and competitive fixtures.
• Inclusive and supportive school culture.