Head of Physical Education - TLR 2c £7,847

Newhouse Academy is seeking to recruit a Head of Department - PE to join our dedicated and talented team. This is a great opportunity for a passionate, skilled and inspirational leader to make a substantial contribution to the next stages in our improvement journey and make our academy one where they are proud and content to teach.

Our PE Department:

- Housed on the bottom floor of our brand new building which opens in September 2024, PE has a well equipped sports hall, state of the art fitness suite and changing facilities. Designated classrooms with modern equipment and a central resource area for teachers alongside extensive grass football and rugby pitches and two MUGAs with 4 netball courts.

- GCSE PE is offered to all students.

- Popular option choice amongst KS4 students.

- If you have a passion for PE, and a desire to inspire our students, we look forward to receiving your application.

We are looking for a great practitioner who:

- Is one of “Our People”

- Holds qualified teacher status, with PE as a specialism.

- Has a proven track record of driving high standards so that students succeed at both Key Stages 3 and 4.

- Has a proven track record of leading high quality extra curricular activities and a commitment to further extending the opportunities available for our students.

- Is a committed team-player who can inspire others to raise the aspirations of students through an exciting and ambitious curriculum.

- Has values in line with the academy’s priorities of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect.

 At Newhouse Academy we offer our staff:

- An enthusiastic and supportive staff body who are proud of their school.

- A new building with state of the art technology.

- A focus across the school on developing an engaging curriculum for all.

- Tailored CPD for all staff.

- More than 10% non-teaching time on your timetable.

- An optional Health Cash Plan with Medicash giving access to health benefits and cashback on some health treatments including dental and optical.

- A focus on staff wellbeing with 2 staff members who lead on wellbeing and run initiatives such as the staff café, staff breakfasts and earlier finish times.

- A supportive Academy Trust with a firm focus on collaborative learning, supporting school development and sharing good practice across schools in the Trust.

“Doing the right thing for our people”

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy, so you can fully appreciate our learning environment and meet our team. If you would like to arrange a visit, please email Rebekah Duffy on recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk.

Hours: Full time equivalent

Salary: MPS 1 to UPS 3 - Plus TLR 2c £7,847

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: Autumn term 2024

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 12.00pm

Interviews: Likely to be Thursday 23rd or Friday 24th May 2024

To apply for this position, please complete the application form and any supporting documents and email them to recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk by the closing date.

Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.

The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.