Head of Examinable PE
Plympton Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2RSThis job expired on 29 April 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
29 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 April 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: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Teacher Scale £30,863 - £47,182 + TLR2b per annum
Additional allowances
TLR 2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
Plympton Academy are currently looking to recruit an exceptional Head of Examinable PE who is committed to driving up standards and ensuring every child is challenged to achieve their maximum potential.
You will be joining an Academy that has a strong reputation for PE and Sports which boasts strong sporting facilities, to include a 3G pitch, Multi-Use Games Area & Activity Studio. With a dynamic and progressive curriculum at the heart of everything we do, we have exceptionally high levels of participation throughout the curriculum in a range of sports and activities alongside a very strong extra-curricular provision.
At KS4 and 5 the examination offer is highly regarded and consistently recruits high numbers of students who have successful outcomes. Currently we have 10 examination groups across two key stages who study Pearsons BTEC L2 and 3 Sports programme. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking practitioner who is looking to develop this already strong offer and lead both our students and staff to the next level.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description
- Be a qualified Teacher of Physical Education and able to deliver up to Key Stage 5
- Be passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
- Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
- Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, both in the physical and digital classrooms
- High expectations for yourself and the Students to ensure that every student achieve their very best
- You will be dedicated to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
- An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
- Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
What the school offers its staff
At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme.
We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success.
What our Trust will offer you:
- TSAT pay scales are above the national pay scales
- With an outstanding Leadership and Management team, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD tailored to the stage they are at in their career
- Vast support network from senior leaders and colleagues within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
- Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
- Generous employer contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
- As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You -A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
- A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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About Plympton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Plympton Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- fay.carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk
At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme.
We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success.
Arranging a visit to Plympton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fay.carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk.
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