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  • Job start date

    4 January 2023

  • Closing date

    3 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 September 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b

Second in Charge of PE job summary

Join our team of enthusiastic professionals and enjoy working in a supportive and progressive environment.Set in 60 acres of rural Hertfordshire with close links to the M1 and M25, Parmiter’s prides itself on its traditional values and family ethos. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our exceptional PE department. You will lead our provision for Girls Sport, as well as working closely with our Director of Sport as second in department, to lead our curriculum and extra-curricular provision. In this key leadership role you will ensure our students experience a broad and engaging curriculum that fosters a lifelong passion for physical activity and exercise. You will be committed to a wide ranging extra curricular provision that is inclusive but also allows students to participate at their competitive level. GSCE and A level PE are both popular with our students and you will be a strong classroom practitioner as well as a skilled sportsperson. As well as joining a talented and committed department, you will teach in outstanding facilities that support teaching and learning.    


Parmiter’s coordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme. We can offer the successful candidate: 

 • Bespoke CPD to suit your career goals • Complimentary use of a new on-site fitness suite • An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply) • Highly talented and engaged students • Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds. 

 Parmiter’s is an exceptional school and all colleagues share a passion for educational excellence in every area. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school website and social media accounts for more information. Candidates are welcome to contact admin@parmiters.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit to the school or discussion about the department and the role prior to application. 

 Application forms, available from the school website, should be returned with a covering letter to the Headmaster, Mr Michael Jones. 

 Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.

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About Parmiter's School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1430 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01923 671 424

The Good Schools Guide describes Parmiter's as "purposeful, friendly, with an inclusive feel and a sense of both history and progressiveness".

Parmiter's School relocated to the current 60 acre rural Hertfordshire site from London's East End in 1977.  The school enjoys a good reputation for traditional values and academic achievement whilst maintaining a true family feel among staff and students.  

Experienced teachers, newly qualified colleagues and support staff benefit from a supportive leadership team who focus on CPD and well-being as a priority.  

Parmiter's is part of the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and takes the lead on Initial Teacher Training.  A number of existing teachers are accredited with being Specialist Leaders of Education. 

The school is consistently over subscribed for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry.  Children of staff are a priority for admission. 

Please visit our website for more information and do contact the school with any questions. 

www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk 

Arranging a visit to Parmiter's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.howard@parmiters.herts.sch.uk.

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