Director of P.E and Sport
George Heriot's School
Edinburgh, City of
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2021
Job overview
Director of P.E. and Sport
Full Time; Permanent Position
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Director of P.E. and Sport to lead our successful Physical Education Department from August 2021.
The P.E Department consists of ten P.E. teachers and a full-time rowing coach. There are also a large number of sports coaches involved in various sports and extra-curricular activities. In conjunction with the school’s traditional sports, we offer over 30 sports and activities which can be participated in through the curricular and extra-curricular programmes.
The successful candidate will be required to maintain Heriot’s ‘Sport for All’ ethos and create varied opportunities for pupils of all ages and abilities to participate successfully. The school requires sports staff to have a passion for sporting education and enthusiasm to work with pupils and parents, and to be are actively involved in all areas of academic physical education.
Through strong communication and strategic planning, the Director of Sport will play a vital role in the development of health, wellbeing, participation and competitive success, across the entire School. They will be actively involved in the whole school sports programme each weekend, leading by example and liaising closely with staff, pupils, parents and the management team.
The post holder will also have responsibility for the smooth running of the Physical Education curriculum. They must keep abreast of developments in teaching and learning to ensure the best possible curriculum is offered to all pupils - Heriot’s offers National 4, National 5 and Higher Physical Education, with National 5 starting for the first time in session 2021/22.
All applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the GTC Scotland.
How to Apply:
Further details about the position and how to apply are available from the Vacancies section of the Heriot’s website.
Closing Date for Applications is Noon on Friday 5th February 2021
Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.
George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463
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About George Heriot's School
The Sunday Times 'Scottish Independent School of the Decade'.
George Heriot's http://www.george-heriots.com is one of Scotland's leading Independent Schools for girls and boys at Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. We provide a quality education at our historic site beside Edinburgh Castle.
For over 350 years George Heriot’s School http://www.george-heriots.com has served as one of Scotland’s most distinguished schools. Today, it flourishes as an independent co-educational day school. Children between 4 and 18, from in and around the city of Edinburgh, form a vibrant school community. Together with staff, parents, governors, alumni, and friends, Heriot’s pupils hold true to the vision of Founder George Heriot.
The school seeks to provide a caring, well-disciplined education. We encourage responsibility, a desire for excellence, and a love of learning. George Heriot’s School welcomes children from all backgrounds. Each child comes with different gifts, and contributes in different ways.
Heriot's aims to provide a supportive, mutually respectful and well-disciplined learning environment which is holistic in approach and encourages positive attitudes, a striving for excellence and a lasting appreciation for learning amongst our pupils. Through our academic curriculum and our vast range of extra-curricular activities, we want our pupils to make the most of their opportunities for self-development and discovery of their full potential. Our boys and girls leave ready for the next stage of their lives – confident but not conceited; socially aware; ready to study and work. They love their School.
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