Head of Junior School PE

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced and ambitious PE teacher to play a key role providing inspirational leadership and direction for PE, Games and all aspects of Sport provision within the Junior School at the school. 

As Head of Junior School PE, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies for the teaching of PE and Games throughout the Junior School to optimise pupil progress and the delivery of all aspects of PE and Games. 

As the lead practitioner for PE within the Junior School, you will lead by example, consult and advise colleagues to establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to the teaching of PE and Games. 

Additionally, you will oversee the Junior School's co-curricular programme and varied schedule of sporting fixtures, tournaments and festivals. You will lead risk assessments, logistical requirements, communications and scheduling, ensuring a balanced programme of events that supports inclusion and opportunities for all. 

About you 

We are looking for a well-qualified teacher, with strong subject knowledge and excellent teaching skills across all aspects of the PE and Games curricula.  

Along with your strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will need previous experience of leading a team and managing sports/PE events. An excellent working knowledge and understanding of health and safety best practice is also essential. 

PE in the Junior School 

Our Junior School has access to outstanding facilities for our pupils to enjoy and excel in sport, including an onsite 25m swimming pool, a large sports hall and access to playing fields.  

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust and Independent Association of Prep Schools, we participate in nationwide competitions that give our students the chance to compete in a competitive setting.

About the School

Since 1880, the school has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• The Trust Flexible Pension Plan
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at the Trust's schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme

For further details and to apply for this position please click the apply button.

Interviews and lesson observations will be on Monday 19 May 2025.

The Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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