Head of Faculty: Physical Education, Fitness and Wellbeing
Ken Stimpson Academy
Peterborough
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale/UPS +TLR2c
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2018
Job overview
Dates: Apply by noon on 26 September 2018
Interviews to be held week commencing 1 October 2018
Do you have?
- The ability to lead a sleeping giant faculty
- The ability to lead an average performing faculty to outstanding
- The ability to lead Sport and Physical Education
- a passion for sport and physical education;
- a good track record of leading developments within physical education;
- the ability to inspire students and staff;
- the motivation and commitment to make a real difference;
- excellent people skills;
- a willingness to work hard, strategically and apply high level leadership qualities to lead a faculty which has the potential to be outstanding but is not without its challenges;
If so, Ken Stimpson Community School is the place for you!
We are seeking applications for a dynamic leader to take responsibility for Sport and Physical Education at Ken Stimpson Community School. Whilst initially taking responsibility for these areas, the person appointed will receive excellent support to broaden the role to wider school contexts. This is an ideal opportunity for an outstanding teacher and leader to join a good school, which is moving towards outstanding. The School has very generous PE facilities with a team of six teachers (full and part-time).
Applications will also be accepted from dynamic teachers who are looking for a middle leadership role as Head of Sport and Physical Education.
We can offer:
- excellent CPD and new staff support;
- a popular and vibrant school which cares deeply for its students:
- collaborative staff who are committed to raising standards;
- a Principal and senior team that are keen to drive the school forward and are open to innovation and creative thinking;
- first rate line management of English;
- superb opportunities for career development and promotion.
Ken Stimpson Community School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding the welfare of children. Applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
For application details and an application form, please visit the ‘Current Vacancies’ page at www.kscs.org.uk/vacancies
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Principal, Bryan Erwin email b.erwin@kscs.org.uk
Please return completed applications to Bryan Erwin (Principal) at b.erwin@kcs.org.uk.uk by noon on Wednesday 26 September 2018.
About Ken Stimpson Academy
- Ken Stimpson Academy
- Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough
- Cambridgeshire
- PE4 6JT
- United Kingdom
The Ken Stimpson Academy is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational, secondary school for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Peterborough in Cambridgeshire and there are 1020 pupils on its roll.
As a single site school it has very good facilities, some of which are shared with the local district library and recreational centre. The school also benefits from a two-court floodlit Astroturf area and extensive playing fields.
Headteacher
Mr Damien Whales
Values and vision
Ken Stimpson Academy believes in promoting a climate that encourages pupils to develop their abilities, gain confidence and play their roles as citizens in society. It also encourages students to have a strong sense of self-worth, self-esteem and to continually develop their character. The school also aims to promote an understanding that education is life-long and provides a curriculum which matches the ability of each student.
Ofsted
“There has been rapid improvement in the progress being made by current pupils in a wide range of subjects compared with that in previously published key stage 4 results. Pupils are making good progress in a range of subjects including English and mathematics. Teachers consistently apply the school’s marking policy. As a result of precise feedback, pupils are able to improve their work in order to make good progress. Pupils’ behaviour around the school is impressive. They mix well and move around the school in an orderly and calm manner.”
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