Head of physical education

The De Montfort School, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DQ

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  17 April 2023

• Closing date

  6 February 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b-£5024

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a head of PE to work at The De Montfort School from September. The successful applicant will be dynamic and ready for a new challenge. You will be an exceptional practitioner with high expectations of every student.

You will be joining a talented and committed PE Department. The role presents an exciting opportunity to fill a crucial middle leadership role in our team and will provide an ambitious professional with excellent preparation for future career development. The successful candidate will have experience in delivering PE to Key stages 3,4 and 5.

The successful candidate will be:

§ Able to demonstrate a positive impact on student outcomes in their current role

§ A highly effective practitioner with the capability to develop the performance of colleagues

§ Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of effective curriculum development in PE to Key Stage 5

§ Committed to professional development and continual improvement

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to offer an attractive range of benefits including:

§ Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.

§ Attractive annual leave entitlement for our full year employees starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays

§ Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.

§ Access to annual flu jabs

§ Employee Assistance Programme

§ Comprehensive CPD

§ Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at some of our schools

§ Staff long service recognised at our annual awards ceremonies

Commitment to safeguarding

The Four Stones MAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education we will undertake pre-employment checks on all shortlisted candidates. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

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HOD PE AD Jan 2023.docx - 20.3 KB (opens in new tab)

JD and PS-HOD 2022.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

About The De Montfort School

• School type: Academy, ages 10 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 894 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 10 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The De Montfort School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: applications@thefourstonesmat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-de-montfort-school (opens in new tab)

At TDMS we are ambitious and welcoming; we both support and challenge every child to leave our school with strong academic qualifications, a well-developed character and clear values that will carry them through to long term success. Our values of Ambition, Commitment, Creativity and Integrity ensure all students are equipped with the skills and mind-set they need in life. Our staff give 100% and in return, we ask our students to also give 100%. This means being ambitious in their thinking, hardworking and resilient. Excellent pastoral support coupled with determination to succeed means that every student will develop into a well-rounded young person and achieve their best. We are part of The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust who are a family of like-minded schools based in the West Midlands. We have come a long way in a short time and are now home to three schools, over 3,500 students, a Teaching School Hub and a SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) all with differing contexts and serving different communities. The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust is a great place to work – hardworking students, outstanding behaviour, research based teaching, committed staff and excellent facilities. We believe that a successful school is founded upon communication and team work and so staff contributions are essential in helping us move our schools forward. We recognise the importance of being heard and feeling valued and are relentless in our quest to ensure that our teachers are supported during their time in The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust.

Arranging a visit to The De Montfort School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@thefourstonesmat.co.uk.

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