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Head of Physical Education and Sport

Southfields Academy, London, SW18 5JU

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• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  17 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TLR2
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2

Head of Physical Education and Sport job summary

Who we are:
We are a dynamic, diverse and dedicated P.E. department with a positive culture of engagement from students at all levels. All students participate in P.E. and Sport in timetabled lessons and outside of these with after-school clubs and extra-curricular sport being extremely popular. Students on examined courses study P.E, Sport and Sports Leadership GCSE, BTEC and CTEC courses at Level 2 and 3. Our track record of students entering the world of professional sport and entering the sport industry to work is very high.

Our partnership with AFC Wimbledon, through which we support their U18 Football Academy and together offer a Football and Education Programme to Key Stage 5 has huge benefits for the Academy and in particular this means that the P.E. department has access to the staff and expertise of a professional football club. Our students get the opportunity to work with young people who can inspire and motivate them in regards to a career as a professional sportsperson.

The sports facilities are the envy of many schools, the Academy benefits from; 3G floodlit professional football pitches, floodlit M.U.G.A.s that are used for basketball, netball, tennis and handball, cricket nets, long jump, high jump, climbing wall, traversing wall, two very large well equipped multi-use sports halls, dance studio, activity studio that is used for gymnastics and trampolining, spin cycle studio, rowing machines, bicycles, fully equipped fitness gym, 25 metre competition length swimming pool and dedicated classrooms with large numbers of computers for students to use.

Southfields Academy is a thriving non-selective secondary academy located in south-west London. It has recently undergone complete redevelopment and benefits from the cutting edge in art, design & vocational technology facilities, spacious and bright communal areas and classrooms. All of which are equipped with the latest technology and designed by our staff and students to ensure their fitness for purpose to educate the children of today and future-proofed for the children of tomorrow.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an outstanding and inspirational teacher to lead a team of teaching staff and coaches to develop sporting excellence alongside the participation of students of all abilities for their enjoyment, health and lifelong engagement.

The right candidate will have experience in planning, delivering and assessing the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity, Level 3.

In order to be successful candidates must be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator and communicator with excellent inter-personal skills. They should be able to provide professional expertise and high quality teaching and learning. They will make effective use of resources to ensure improved standards of learning, high performance and achievement for all students. They will be flexible, creative and innovative and should be able to collaborate with colleagues from across the school.

The Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Academy will only accept applications directly from candidates themselves.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications.

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.

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About Southfields Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1296 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Southfields Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: carol.cain@southfieldsacademy.com
• Phone number: 02088752600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southfields-academy (opens in new tab)

At Southfields we aim to create a culture of tolerance and respect for others, where students and staff work together to improve. Our vision is to develop a provision that will secure the best life chances for our students once they leave Southfields Academy. This environment must inspire each individual in the community to be the very best that they can be. At Southfields we have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offer a nurturing and supportive environment where we celebrate difference and ensure that everyone meets their full potential. We value every individual and commit to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.

We offer the highest quality educational experience, aiming to inspire a generation of lifelong learners, who take pride in their achievements and take ownership of their learning. We believe creativity and imagination are the key to developing future passions and talents. We have a positive, “can do” attitude, believing that the sky is our limit, and we will think creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of our learners and our community.

A successful Southfields student will be one that understands the world we live in and is curious and keen to develop further by learning from others around them. This student will leave Southfields ready for their next stage in education or employment, equipped to learn and to grow.

Arranging a visit to Southfields Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email carol.cain@southfieldsacademy.com.

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