Head of PE, Sport and Physical Activity (QTS not essential)

Whitehouse Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1AG

5 days remaining to apply

Closing date
6 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 August 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Salary – dependent on qualifications (QTS is not essential)

Head of PE, Sport and Physical Activity (QTS not essential) job summary

Head of PE, Sport and Physical Activity

Full time, permanent position

To start as soon as possible

Salary – dependent on qualifications

(QTS is not essential)

Whitehouse Primary School is a large (3 form entry) primary school situated on the growing development of Whitehouse, in Milton Keynes. We are proud to be a member of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Academy Trust. As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, we are wholly committed to ensuring the highest standard of education and provision for our children. Our children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together. 

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Head of PE. As a PE teacher and leader you will inspire our children in their physical education from our Early Years to Year 6. You will work alongside class teachers to integrate physical education with character development and classroom engagement.

The successful candidate can look forward to the opportunity of building strong relationships with our children who are enthusiastic and eager to take part in a range of sporting activities as well as work alongside parents and carers who are supportive of extra-curricular events. They will also have the opportunity to support, develop and enhance our enrichment programme which includes trips, visits and whole school events.

The Head of PE will work closely with our pastoral, wellbeing and inclusion team ensuring that the children’s needs are met throughout their time at Whitehouse Primary and using the outlet of sport and extra-curricular activity to increase involvement in their learning. They will also explore wellbeing can be promoted through physical education and healthy eating.

The successful candidate will be passionate about encouraging and empowering our children to flourish in their personal development, building their understanding of the world around them and developing a positive and resilient attitude to life. They will continue to weave our Sports Values into their teaching and ensure our children know they are capable of achieving anything they set their mind to. At Whitehouse, we believe all children should have the same opportunities and the successful candidate will continue forward with this inclusive ethos.

If you are an experienced PE teacher or coach, who is committed and passionate about developing and delivering a PE programme across a wide range of sporting abilities and who has the drive to plan and lead whole school events, trips and visits, we would love to hear from you.

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD package through MKTSA, discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and much more.

We strongly advise you to visit our wonderful school. Please call the school office to arrange a tour.

Closing date: Friday 6th September 2024

We withhold the right to withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed prior to the closing date. Short listing will take place throughout the advertised period.

Whitehouse Primary School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All vacancies are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.