Curriculum Leader Girls' PE (2i/C)

Riddlesdown Collegiate is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Curriculum Leader of Girls’ PE to join our team.

Riddlesdown Collegiate is a fantastic place to work and learn. We are part of The Collegiate Trust whose vision of an exceptional education for all accurately describes the ambitions we hold for our students. They are bright, well-motivated and a pleasure to work with, whilst our staff are talented, hard-working and ambitious for themselves and others.

What does the role involve?

Our high-quality PE curriculum aims to instil a lifelong enthusiasm and commitment towards physical activities and guides students to learn how to lead a healthy active lifestyle. We are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Curriculum Leader of Girls’ PE who is a sports specialist to join a successful PE department in a high performing school. The main aim of this role is to work with the Director of PE to develop the PE curriculum across KS3 and 4, enabling students to develop their skills and transfer knowledge across multiple physical activities and enhance performance. The role will also involve further enhancing our excellent co-curricular provision.

Who are we looking for?

We are now looking to appoint a Curriculum Leader for Girls’ PE who will bring an energetic and ambitious approach to this area of our work. The successful candidate will report to and work with our Director of PE and will be responsible for ensuring high quality provision and performance in Girls’ PE, both as part of the curriculum and through co-curricular activities. An inclusive approach to sport for all will be as important as the ability to coach to a very high standard.

Additionally, the job description and person specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience that would make for our ideal candidate.

Riddlesdown Collegiate

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an outstanding (Ofsted, March 2023) school at the heart of our community. We are a unique school with a ‘small schools’ model, meaning we are able to reap the benefits our scale brings, through investing in our people and resources, but students describe our ‘small schools’ Collegiate system as making them feel part of a ‘family.’ We are a warm, friendly, and ambitious school which aims to develop students’ character, nurturing their talents, as well as striving to reach the highest academic standards. Creating the right environment for teachers to thrive is at the very heart of our strategy and we invite you to explore our school and this role further. 

The Collegiate Trust

The Collegiate Trust is a family of 8 schools, primary and secondary, located in the Croydon and Crawley areas, educating children and young people from 3-19 years of age with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all.

The Central Team is mainly based at Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large, outstanding (OFSTED, March 2023) secondary school in Croydon with a longstanding reputation for high standards and an exceptional education.

Benefits of Working with The Collegiate Trust

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer an number of benefits that can be found in more on our website at Benefits of Working with TCT | The Collegiate Trust (tct-academies.org). We continually strive to improve our employee experience, ensuring staff wellbeing is at the forefront of our decision making. We offer generous holiday and salary opportunities, and are dedicated to ensuring professional development opportunities for all our staff.

How to Apply

For more information on what you will be doing, who we are looking for, the school and the Trust, please see download the Applicant Information Pack.

To apply, please use the Application form on the TES website.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.