Leader of PE
Woodmansterne School, London, SW16 5UQ7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Inner London) plus TLR2b
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate and driven teacher or current leader of PE. We
want someone who will harness our all through nature and nurture exceptionality in PE, inspiring
our pupils to be the best possible version of themselves, to understand the importance of healthy
lifestyles and the benefits of sport. If you have the knowledge and skills to lead a committed
team to achieve high academic standards - then we want you to apply! Our pupils are happy,
confident young people and we are an experienced, caring and inclusive school.
We are looking for an excellent PE practitioner and leader with:
- a proven track record in raising pupil attainment as KS4 and KS5;
- high aspirations and expectations of what can be achieved;
- an understanding of how children learn and the complexities of this process;
- the skills to work successfully as a team member establishing effective workingrelationships and flexible working practices;
- experience of working in unity and collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils andthe school community;
- strong interpersonal skills and the drive and determination to inspire a team;
- the ability to lead on educational progress, achievement and enrichment experience(including trips, rewards and clubs);
- a measured, positive and inclusive approach to education.
Our experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional, enriching education for all our young people so that they can be the very best version of themselves.
What the school offers its staff
As a Woodmansterne staff member, you can expect regular and relevant professional development, opportunities to work across phases, be creative and risk taking in your teaching, work closely with colleagues in planning and training. You will be an integral part of this wonderful school and supported by an experienced and supportive leadership team.
We have fantastic sports facilities, including a two large indoor halls, multiple outdoor MUGA spaces and a large playing field, as well as ICT suites to compliment the broad and rich curriculum offer.
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is set within a diverse and vibrant community. As a school we benefit from a rich variety of cultures and traditions which form the bedrock of our inclusive ethos. We are looking to employ an exceptional music practitioner who shares our values and determination to deliver an excellent, inclusive education to our young people, from Nursery to Year 13.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodmansterne School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1626 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Woodmansterne School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@woodmansterne.london
- Phone number
- 02087641825
Working at Woodmansterne is never dull. Creative ideas are listened to and considered and challenge is encouraged. Staff here are keen and confident to go the extra mile, knowing that their input is valued and respected. Woodmansterne is a special place, ask anyone who has walked through our doors, the learning environment is calm and enriched; pupils, staff and parents are happy.
Our goal is simple, to ‘achieve excellence together’. We do this by supporting each other and having a relentless focus on inspiring our young people (and each other) to be the very best version of themselves that they can be. Woodmansterne has a diverse and vibrant community and as a school we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions .
Working closely across primary and secondary phases has ensured cohesion between staff, a greater understanding of effective transition and how children learn and flourish. As a community, we embrace opportunities to learn from each other, rise to challenges and overcome obstacles.
As a Woodmansterne staff member, you can expect regular research based and relevant professional development, opportunities to work across phases, be creative and take risks in your teaching, and work closely with colleagues in planning and training. You will be an integral part of this happy, community school and supported by experienced and supportive leaders.
Prospective applicants are always welcome to visit, please contact recruitment@woodmansterne.london or by phoning the School on 02087641825
Arranging a visit to Woodmansterne School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodmansterne.london.
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