Head of Department - PE
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Croydon
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS or UPS + TLR 1a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 29 May 2022
Job overview
HEAD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MPS or UPS + TLR 1a
Required for September 2022
Interviews to be held Tuesday 31 May 2022
We are seeking applications from outstanding leaders with integrity, imagination and energy to lead and support our sport department. This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic, driven professionals to take their career progression to the next level.
Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence as well as being one of the most improved schools within the borough of Croydon. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with over 1000 students benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear vision and values, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas plus an onsite fitness suite and ample free parking.
We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our students can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue through their hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence through our broad and diverse curriculum and our wide range of extra-curricular opportunities whilst also ensuring that both students and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom.
Candidates with strong PE specialism are required. It is essential that candidates can realise the highest possible quality of leadership to support our educational vision. Your strong leadership and ability to provide effective support to colleagues will enable the organisation to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our students.
You will have significant experience of curriculum management and development, across a range of areas, with a proven track record of securing sustained improvements. You will also know how to gather, analyse and interpret information to help you effect change and improvement.
We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:
● Cycle to Work scheme;
● An environment of providing the resources required for the benefit of our students
● Staff Mentoring;
● Staff car park on site;
● Fitness Suite fully refurbished;
● A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
● A staff wellbeing programme.
Should you genuinely believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us to arrange an opportunity to speak with our Principal who was appointed in September 2019.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk
Full details/application form available from: www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk. Completed application forms can be sent via email to: office@shirley.croydon.sch.uk
Closing date: Sunday 29 May 2022 although please be aware that the listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE
Address: Shirley Church Road Croydon CR0 5EF
Tel: 020 8656 9755
Web: www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk
Email: office@shirley.croydon.sch.uk
Principal: Mr T Myton
Shirley High School is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales. Company No. 7837778. Registered Office: Shirley High School, Shirley Church Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 5EF
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About Shirley High School Performing Arts College
- Shirley High School Performing Arts College
- Shirley Church Road, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR0 5EF
- United Kingdom
Shirley High School is a proud, multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with over 1,000 students benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear vision and values, we to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff.
We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all of our students can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue through living the values that underpin our school. We teach our students to display compassion, creativity, relentless drive, resilience, high aspirations and, at all times, to be respectful. We strive for excellence through a broad curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and aim to develop both students and staff equally in and out of the classroom.
As a school, we are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage and more importantly enjoy education. Our curriculum is designed to be diverse, modern and ambitious. Our curriculum supports all students to be successful global citizens with the skills, knowledge and confidence to have a positive impact on our community. Inclusion is at the heart of our curriculum and it recognises our vibrant, culturally rich and diverse cohort. We understand and value the power of education and have taken great strides over the last 12 months to rebuild and redesign our teaching and learning expectations. Shirley is a dynamic school focused on solutions that bring out the best in all within our community.
Please take the time to browse our website - www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk
T Myton - Principal
View Shirley High School Performing Arts College’s latest Ofsted report
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