Head of Department - PE
The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EEThis job expired on 12 May 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
12 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS
Additional allowances
Plus TLR 2.4 £7,847 (gross, per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
What you will need to succeed;
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Relevant teaching experience in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, experience within KS5 is also desirable.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post.
- Commit to professional self-development, through participation in in-service training as necessary for the successful carrying out of the job.
What the school offers its staff
We invest in staff to develop them as classroom practitioners. Our staff benefit from:
- A coaching programme to develop their practice within the classroom, working together to find solutions to improve learning and progress for all students.
- An excellent CPD programme based around WalkThrus materials that really allows staff to make use of research informed pedagogy to embed effective teaching strategies in the classroom.
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery feesat our Academy pre schools.
- CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
- A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
Further details about the role
As part of this role, you will;
- Contribute to the progress and successful implementation of the academy and Departmental Developments Plans with specific responsibility for the PE department.
- Lead a team of teachers in the delivery of the subject within the department, ensuring high quality learning experiences within the classroom.
- Develop and enhance the teaching practice of teachers in the department.
- Promote the faculty as a subject across the academy.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
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About The King Alfred School an Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.
Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.
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