14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    7 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time: Be available to teach pupils for 190 days of the school year. Be available for 5 extra days which will be specified by the Trust or Headteacher/Principal. Be available to perform duties as specified by the Headteacher/Principal for 1265 hours in any school year.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS / UPS

Additional allowances

TLR2C

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knowledge and Skills

  • School improvement and effectiveness strategies, including the process of school self-evaluation

  • Processes and systems for quality assurances within subject areas

  • Principles and practices in relation to managing effective learning and teaching

  • Principles and practices of implementing a change programme

  • The application of ICT into learning and teaching

  • Principles of curriculum planning

  • Financial management and planning of Departmental budgets

  • Principles and practice of pupil management

  • Knowledge of record keeping systems and procedures

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the school and the local authority.

The teacher will be a part of the school’s appraisal scheme. They will have a team leader who will set agreed targets for the year. The team leader will monitor and review performance, including classroom

teaching. The school will support the continuing professional development of all staff, to ensure that their expertise is being kept up to date.

Attend and contribute to key stage, subject and team and full staff meetings.

The post holder will be expected to fulfil the Teachers’ professional standards.

As defined in the STPCD – to occasionally undertake rarely cover.

In relation to the Academy’s strategic plan, contribute towards the goals and targets.

Maintain a professional interest in educational initiatives relevant to the teacher’s subject(s).


What the school offers its staff

Staff employee benefits include Teachers Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and parking on site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Enrich Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Department Job Description (002).pdf - 156 KB (opens in new tab)
Head of Department person specification.pdf - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

About Dereham Neatherd High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1079 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Dereham Neatherd High School website
Email address
vacancies@neatherd.org
Phone number
01362 697981
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dereham-neatherd-high-school

Neatherd High School is an over-subscribed, “good” school (Ofsted, 2020) which aims to be outstanding. We have exceptionally high standards and strive for excellence in all we do. Our core values “Traditional, Inclusive and Supportive” are at the heart of our rigorous academic curriculum and strong reputation for first-rate pastoral provision. We are very proud of our pupils and have a highly talented, friendly and supportive staff. Staff employee benefits include Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (CiC) and parking on site

Arranging a visit to Dereham Neatherd High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@neatherd.org.

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