29 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    April 2025 or sooner if possible

  • Closing date

    19 January 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    19 December 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

Physical Education (PE)

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Range + TLR2c

Head of PE job summary

Salary: Main Pay Range + TLR2c+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: April 2025 or sooner if possible

Shaping Futures: Head of PE Opportunity

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Head of PE to effectively lead our dedicated and committed Physical Education department. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all students receive an excellent education in PE, and will be an exceptional practitioner who can lead, coach and support other teachers.

We are looking for someone that has:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Proven track record of being an exceptional teacher, with experience of making a positive impact on student performance at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
  • A commitment to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

Ready for your talents to be nurtured?

Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About Sir Herbert Leon Academy

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school located in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.The academy has been recognised for its excellence,achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality education.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

  • Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
  • Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
  • Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence April 2025 or sooner if possible. This is a permanent position.

Closing date: 19 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
652 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.

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