Head of PE

We are looking for a Head of PE in a school which offers excellent opportunities for professional development.  

This role is offered at an exciting time for our school as we prepare our students for our first GCSEs in 2021. Our oldest Year group started Year 9 in September 2018 so this post is ideally suited to a teacher who is passionate about curriculum design and development, and who is ambitious to develop PE at the school and enthused by the prospect of leading and managing others to achieve common goals. The new post-holder will ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in the department is consistently high, and will support the development of a culture of sharing good practice. S/He will also support the HOD in the programme of lesson observations. Additionally, they will be responsible for the delivery of a rich wider learning offer in PE. The post-holder will be joining an innovative, ambitious and energetic staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team.  

Ealing Fields High School is a member of the Twyford Trust family of schools. The school’s unique feature is a commitment to developing students’ capacity to think logically and express well-reasoned and strongly articulated arguments. It has therefore developed an innovative Philosophy and Ethics programme which all students follow in years 7-8, and is using Maths to establish a culture of problem-solving. Relations between staff and students are extremely positive and it is easy for every member of the school to be well known by all of the staff.  Staff joining at this time are likely to have a highly motivated drive towards building an outstanding school community within an already highly successful Trust.

We firmly believe that any teacher who visits the school will see the passion for PE shared by both students and staff alike - you are warmly invited to visit us and see for yourself what an outstanding school Ealing Fields is. To arrange a visit please email the Subject Leader of PE, Rachel Radcliffe, at rradcliffe@ealingfields.org.uk 

For more information about the school please visit the Twyford Trust and Ealing Fields 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 and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach PE to at least KS4
• 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
• A full-range of Trust services providing support and development

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 Please do not submit applications by fax.

Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 6 February 2019

Interview date: Tuesday 12 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.