Curriculum Leader of Physical Education

The school requires an innovative and talented leader to galvanise the PE Team behind a refreshed vision to engage all students in PE and sport, promoting habits, which will support our students in having great lifelong physical and mental health. 

The Buckingham School is a rapidly growing school. Its reputation has grown too, both as a place for students to thrive, and as a great place to work. As the school has grown, the governing board has reiterated its vision of “Success for All”, in the community’s school.

Though results in PE continue to be strong in both Level 2 and 3 qualifications, the school hopes to see a regrowth in the numbers of students opting for the subject. The successful candidate will have scope to make short, medium and long-term plans to shape the school’s approach, resources and facilities. 

Please note that the school has recently made the decision to cease the claim of “Specialist Sports College” status. The feeling is that the school has an exciting and dynamic reputation growing, and there is far more to celebrate in our community, especially when funding ceased so long ago. This will be reflected in the school’s branding in due course. Further, to ensure that our own students are the first beneficiaries of our staff and facilities, we have also stopped running a School Sports Partnership this summer. These decisions have resulted in the need to restructure the team. 

The successful candidate will be accountable for and provide professional leadership and management for the PE Department in order to secure high-quality teaching and learning, effective use of resources, and monitoring and tracking information to improve standards/achievements for all students. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach PE at all levels, including KS5, and have experience of facilitating and leading extra-curricular activities and sporting events. Further, the Curriculum Leader of PE will lead fundraising opportunities, including via the local community and grant applications. A willingness to play a part in the wider life of the school would be expected. 

This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs). 

The ideal candidate will:

• have excellent subject knowledge
• achieve outstanding student attainment outcomes
• possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• teach in a strong, dynamic team of teachers
• work collaboratively with other curriculum leaders across the school
• lead on the design and development of the PE curriculum

In return, we will offer you: 

• a professional, supportive and experienced Team
• a personalised approach to Continuing Professional Development 
• a role in a school that has a clear vision 
• The opportunity to work with students who possess excellent attitudes to learning 
• A learning environment that is ambitious, collaborative, and forward-thinking

The Buckingham School would like to thank you for exploring this opportunity. If you feel that you have the experience, skills, and ambition for this position then please submit a completed application to Mr A McGinnes, Headteacher via aallen@buckinghamschool.org, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for application: Thursday 2nd September 2021 at 9am

Interview date: week commencing 6th September 2021

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.