Subject Lead for Sports

Dates: September 2024

Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR 2a

Location: Fir Vale Academy Trust, Owler Lane, Sheffield. S4 8GB

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and inspirational Subject Leader for Sport for September 2024. The successful candidate will be a passionate individual with strong leadership skills.

Applicants should be versatile and enthusiastic to meet the Fir Vale Standard for the ongoing development of our unique school. They should have an appetite to inspire young people and be driven to ensure progress for students of all abilities is a priority.

PE is taught as part of the curriculum for all students in KS3 and KS4, and as an option choice for students at KS4. It is a very popular choice with our students. We currently deliver the OCR Cambridge National L1/L2 in Sport. The successful candidate will drive the leadership of the PE department, promote excellent teaching, learning and professional development; and ensure outcomes are maximised.

The curriculum at Fir Vale extends beyond the academic or vocational curriculum. It provides students with opportunities to develop and discover their interests and skills. To fulfil this, applicants should be willing to positively contribute to the school’s extra-curricular programme and provide enrichment opportunities within the subject.

Fir Vale School is a large 11- 16 mixed secondary school located in the North of Sheffield. For further information and to obtain an application form, job description and person specification, visit www.firvale.com. 

All applicants are required to complete a Fir Vale application form. On your personal statement ensure you write in your own words. Do not use AI. Please do not use the Sheffield City Council application form. Applications to be submitted to: goxley@firvale.com

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Friday 10th May 2024. 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th May 2024.