Head of Examinable PE

Head of Examinable PE

Salary: TSAT Teacher Scale £30,863 - £47,182 + TLR2b per annum

Start date: September 2024

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Closing Date: 14/04/2024

Interview: To be confirmed

Plympton Academy are currently looking to recruit an exceptional Head of Examinable PE who is committed to driving up standards and ensuring every child is challenged to achieve their maximum potential.

You will be joining an Academy that has a strong reputation for PE and Sports which boasts strong sporting facilities, to include a 3G pitch, Multi-Use Games Area & Activity Studio. With a dynamic and progressive curriculum at the heart of everything we do, we have exceptionally high levels of participation throughout the curriculum in a range of sports and activities alongside a very strong extra-curricular provision. 

At KS4 and 5 the examination offer is highly regarded and consistently recruits high numbers of students who have successful outcomes. Currently we have 10 examination groups across two key stages who study Pearsons BTEC L2 and 3 Sports programme. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking practitioner who is looking to develop this already strong offer and lead both our students and staff to the next level. 

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description

• Be a qualified Teacher of Physical Education and able to deliver up to Key Stage 5
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
• Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour 
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, both in the physical and digital classrooms
• High expectations for yourself and the Students to ensure that every student achieve their very best
• You will be dedicated to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities 
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools

About Us

At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme. 

We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success. 

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

What our Trust will offer you:

• TSAT pay scales are above the national pay scales
• With an outstanding Leadership and Management team, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD tailored to the stage they are at in their career
• Vast support network from senior leaders and colleagues within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• Generous employer contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You - A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
• A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme

What you need to do now: 

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal conversation please contact Fay Carder by email: Fay.Carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk