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Subject Leader in Physical Education

Greyfriars Catholic School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3DR

This job expired on 13 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  13 May 2025 at 5pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2025

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: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) TLR £7646

Subject Leader in Physical Education job summary

Job Title: Subject Leader for Physical Education

Reporting To: AHT Teaching and Learning

TLR £7646

Roles and Responsibilities for a Subject Leader

In addition to the responsibility of class teacher, as set out in this job description and the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, the Subject Leader will also undertake the duties and responsibilities as set out in this job description.

Core Purpose:

To provide outstanding leadership of Physical Education so that the PE department is highly effective, with strong student participation, excellent teaching and learning, and a culture where all students experience the joy, success, and personal growth that sport can bring.
The Curriculum Leader will ensure the curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, that staff are well-supported and developed, and that students’ progress, engagement, and well-being are secured through a coherent, well-resourced programme of study and extra-curricular sports opportunities.

Core Aspects of the Role:

Strategic and Curriculum Leadership

• Provide a clear and ambitious vision for PE that secures high standards of teaching, learning, participation, and achievement across all key stages.

• Design and implement a coherently planned, well-sequenced curriculum that builds students' knowledge, skills, confidence, and cultural capital, particularly for disadvantaged and SEND students.

• Ensure that curriculum planning and delivery are underpinned by current research and best practice in PE and pedagogy.

• Lead the development and implementation of effective assessment strategies to monitor and support student progress.

• Lead and develop the participation of extra-curricular opportunities, including participation in local and national competitions and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Teaching and Learning

• Model consistently high-quality teaching and learning, demonstrating excellent subject knowledge, disciplinary literacy, and pedagogical content knowledge.

• Support and develop the practice of both specialist and non-specialist teachers to ensure all students receive an excellent experience in PE.

• Use data effectively to identify underperformance, adapt teaching approaches, and implement targeted interventions.

• Champion behaviour for learning by establishing and supporting clear, consistent routines across the department.

Staff Leadership and Development

• Build a collaborative, supportive team culture that promotes professional dialogue, innovation, and shared responsibility for outcomes.

• Lead departmental meetings effectively, contributing to the wider faculty and whole-school initiatives.

• Act as a performance development reviewer, providing coaching and feedback that supports the growth of staff.

• Support the induction, mentoring, and development of new or trainee teachers within the department.

Resource and Budget Management

• Manage the subject budget efficiently, ensuring that resources are well-maintained, fit for purpose, and support high-quality learning experiences.

• Ensure that facilities and equipment are used safely and effectively to promote a wide range of sporting activities.

• Contribute to the development of extracurricular and enrichment activities, including ensuring strong participation in school teams and fixtures.

Contribution to Whole School Development

• Support the school’s Catholic ethos by promoting values of dignity, solidarity, and the pursuit of excellence through sport.

• Ensure the PE curriculum and enrichment programme contribute effectively to the school’s wider work on character education, student leadership, and careers education (CEIAG).

• Promote high levels of participation, inclusion, and enjoyment, celebrating the achievements of individuals and teams across the school community.

• Support the school’s commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding within all PE activities.

Continuing Professional Development

• Take responsibility for the leadership of professional development, in consultation with the line manager, identifying and addressing areas for improvement or further expertise for the subject and the team.

• Actively engage in professional development opportunities linked to the School Improvement Plan, making full use of available training and resources.

• Reflect on professional practice and seek opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills to ensure the highest standards of leadership and teaching.

Job Activities General

• To undertake such other duties related to the work of the department appropriate to the post, as may be assigned

• To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regard to school policies and procedures, health, safety and welfare, emergency, evacuation and security.

• To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students in the school.

• To work positively and inclusively with colleagues so that the school provides a workplace and delivers services that do not discriminate against people on the grounds of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender or disabilities

• To work flexibly in the interests of the school - this may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to the employee’s background, skills and abilities, safety and welfare, emergency, evacuation and security

Person Specification

Relevant experience

• Qualified Teacher status and experience teaching the subject

• Ability to present information to a variety of audiences

• Evidence of work with children/young people and involvement with parents

• Relevant knowledge of curricula

• Some leadership experience

Education and training

• Good general standard of education

• Good communication skills written and oral

• QTS and relevant teaching experience

Special knowledge and skills

• Ability or potential to use and interpret data

• Computer literate

• Ability to find solutions to complex problems

• Understanding of issues affecting young people

• Understanding of the necessary health and safety rules for compliance in sport

Interpersonal skills

• Ability to relate to teachers, other professionals, families and students

• Good listening skills

• Ability to work as a member of a team, be solution-focused and work on own initiative

Other

• Ability to relate to and promote the ethos of the school

• Willingness to undertake training as required

• Optimistic outlook that recognises the complexity of working in schools but the joy that is at the centre of such important work

How this is identified

• Application form/supporting statement

• Interview/presentation

• Review of interview tasks

• References

In addition to the Greyfriars Catholic School will commit to:

• Promoting courteous and respectful relationships with students and staff at all times

• Using their influence with other staff and students to promote high standards of behaviour, ambition and order within the school

• Working to maintain the School at the forefront of educational practice

• To support the Catholic ethos of the PFMAC

• To play a full part in the PPMAC’s school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example

• To support the MAC in meeting its legal requirements for worship

• To continue professional development as agreed

The purpose of this Job Description is to set out in general terms the management, purpose and responsibilities of a specific job at Greyfriars Catholic School. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of every task that a Greyfriars Catholic School employee might be called upon to undertake. Neither is it a legal document, although it may be referred to in Contracts of Employment.

It will be reviewed at least once every two years and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

Commitment to safeguarding

Greyfriars Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant for any position will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (disclosure and barring system) and appropriate Right to Work clearances and our recruitment and selection practice

This job post has expired.

About Greyfriars Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 687 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greyfriars Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gregory-the-great

We are a Catholic school that champions each and every student so they can flourish individually and collectively.

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