Head of Physical Education

Swanmore College, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2RB

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  10 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and innovative outstanding teacher of Physical Education for a September 2023 start, with appropriate management experience.

The successful candidate will possess the vision to drive the Physical Education Curriculum from Year 7 to 11, supporting pupils to develop and celebrate a happy, healthy and diverse community whilst raising the attainment in the department and directly line managing the team.

In return for your commitment to this exciting strategic role, we will ensure that we work in partnership with you to meet your career aspirations and professional development goals over the short, medium and long-term.

This is a perfect role for anyone wishing to develop their leadership potential and with the ambition for a future Assistant Headship/leadership role.

What the school offers its staff

Swanmore College provides:

- Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)

- Access to a wealth of CPD, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable

- Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and self-evaluation tools (such as Swivl)

- An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, Football, Walking club and Baking club, free refreshments, fresh fruit, and food on Parents’ Evenings and Events

- Free on-site parking

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Free Microsoft Office for home and loan equipment available (visualizer, graphics tablet, device)

- Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite for £15 per year with exclusive staff only times

The college provides excellent training and development opportunities for teachers.

Commitment to safeguarding

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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About Swanmore College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1306 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Swanmore College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01489 892256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/swanmore-college (opens in new tab)

Swanmore College is a popular and successful 11-16 school. Our most recent Ofsted report in February 2018 recognised Swanmore College as a good school. Our three key values are: Innovation, Collaboration and Challenge.

Arranging a visit to Swanmore College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk.

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