Head of Academic PE

We are looking for a Head of Academic PE to join our outstanding school as we grow into our seventh year - in September 2019 we will be a full school for the first time!   William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has six year groups (7 - 12) totalling almost 1,160 students.  The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.   

William Perkin had its first set of GCSE results in the summer which placed us as the 8th best school in the country for progress.  This is a fantastic whole school achievement and this was supported by an outstanding set of GCSE PE results which placed us in the top 20% in the country.  Our academic PE structure starts in year 9 with a three unit sports science option which looks at GCSE theory content, sports leadership and rock climbing.  In year 10 and 11 we have two GCSE classes alongside a BTEC Sport option.  Additionally, we are also one of the only schools in the borough which run A-Level PE and we have our first year 12 cohort this year. 

The school has outstanding facilities including a full size floodlit 3G astroturf, 3 Netball court floodlit MUGA, 4 badminton court sports hall, 4 outdoor cricket nets alongside a brand new cricket square which will be ready for the 2019 cricket season.  The sports pavilion opened in 2016 and we work in partnership with the FA and a range of football clubs including Arsenal, Brentford and QPR.  Our next project is developing our 6th form offer through the introduction of a football academy in conjunction with Brentford FC alongside a cricket academy run by ex-England international cricketer Sajid Mahmood. 

The new post-holder will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the drive to manage a team committed to achieving outstanding results for all students irrespective of ability.  

You are warmly invited to visit us and see for yourself what an outstanding school William Perkin is.  To arrange a visit, please email Jeremy Hare, the current Head of both Boys PE and Academic PE, at jhare@williamperkin.org.uk 

For more information about the schools please visit the Twyford Trust and William Perkin websites.  For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at:  http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies 

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree (preferably Sports Science) and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach PE to A level
• Ability to lead Cricket/Rugby
• Played sport to a high level (desirable) 
• Ability to teach another subject (ebacc)
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum/learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies  for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above.  They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk   

Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 6 February 2019

Interview date: Wednesday 13 February 2019

The Twyford Trust 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 will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check 

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.