Kingdown School is looking to appoint a highly skilled Head of PE to join our large, friendly and successful team, with effect from January 2025. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead Physical Education in our dynamic PE department, supporting the team in raising attainment and challenging students to achieve their best in the subject. Previous experience in a leadership role is essential.
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2C (£30,000 – £46,525 plus £7,847). Required: January 2025. Other: QTS is essential for this role.
Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
The successful candidate will passionate about helping all young people to believe, aspire and achieve and must be able to teach PE across our full age and ability range, up to and including Key Stage 5. Experience of delivering both GCSE and A level PE is desirable. As Head of PE, you will report to a member of SLT and the Trust Subject community lead for PE, whom you will work with to improve and align curriculum and share best practice.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced teacher committed to delivering excellence;
- Has proven leadership skills/experience (ideally in a PE Department);
- Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
- Can work with our subject community lead to plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
- Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
- Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
- Is aware of current initiatives in Physical Education and has an in-depth knowledge of the subject and programmes of study across all Key Stages;
- Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in our PE Department and is capable of supporting the development of colleagues;
- Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
- Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
- Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
- Has a desire and the potential to develop a career in teaching at a leadership level;
- Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.
Visiting our school
Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Kingdown School has to offer first-hand. Please contact Laura Munro to arrange a tour on: 01985-215551
Closing Date: Monday 21st October 2024 at 12pm
Interview Date: TBC
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.