Head of Physical Education
Simon Balle All-Through School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AJ2 days remaining to apply
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 10am
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physical Education (PE)
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 1a (£9,272.00)
Head of Physical Education job summary
We are looking to appoint an inspirational Head of PE to join our unique, oversubscribed all-through school.
The ideal candidate will be positive and ambitious to lead a committed team. At Simon Balle, we empower students to realise and act upon their sporting and academic potential through high quality Teaching and Learning, be it through recreational activities or as a national performer. Our all-through curriculum inspires, motivates and challenges students through the delivery of a personalised curriculum thus becoming leaders, independent learners, creative thinkers and above all more well-rounded students.
You will be responsible for the dynamic and effective strategic and operational all-through leadership of Physical Education and sporting life at Simon Balle All-through school including leading the department in enhancing academic standards within the PE curriculum across all key stages..
As a member of the Simon Balle Community, we can offer you the following benefits in:
Health
GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Physiotherapy with personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone. A weight management 12 week programme in partnership with Slimming World. SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes. Use of school pool and gym facilities and weekly staff-run swimming and fitness classes.
Wellbeing
Including Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings. Individual counselling and therapy sessions. Wellbeing telephone support for menopause, bereavement, cancer & chronic illness, mens health and mental wellbeing plus maternity support.
We have a dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events
Finance
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and cycle to work scheme are coming soon. All staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme. Flexible working to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible. Free car parking and free eye tests for display screen equipment users.
We offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff).
A Commitment to reducing staff workload.
A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedback.
Children of staff at Simon Balle All-through School are highly placed on our Admissions Policy
Apply now if you have what it takes to make a difference!
Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.
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 Simon Balle All-Through School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Through schooljobs
- School size
- 1597 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
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