Head of PE & Outdoor Education
The Bourne Academy
Bournemouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary Negotiable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 8 May 2025
Job overview
Physical Literacy has the power to transform the lives of our young people and we are excited to find the right person who shares our vision. We are looking to appoint a talented, ambitious and innovative leader to take on the role of Head of PE & Outdoor Education. We also want to continue to appoint teaching staff who are passionate about their subject and who want to make a difference for the students in our care.
The PE department has received national recognition from the YST for it's dedication to getting girls active in sport. The PE department has also successfully launched an initiative in getting more boys active in sport too.
A commitment to continuing and strengthening the Academy's participation in sporting competitions & fixtures is essential as well as innovative ideas and programmes for encouraging students to get active and lead healthy lifestyles
We have outstanding sports facilities along with an outdoor education site where students are taught bush craft and survival skills as part of the PE curriculum. This post will also involve DofE activities as well as teaching within our sixth form.
The Bourne Academy welcomes students of all abilities and from all backgrounds. We get to know and understand each student, supporting them to do their very best.
Teaching and learning is high on the agenda at The Bourne Academy and staff are actively encouraged to constantly develop, experiment and reflect on their practice. We support CPD for all including fully funded NPQs. Relocation and R&R incentives available for the right candidate.
Additional staff benefits
- Free breakfast every morning for staff
- Lunch provided every Wednesday for staff
- Centralised DTs
- Discounted Golf Membership at Canford School
- Bike to work scheme
- Comprehensive and highly effective CPD programme
- NPQs fully supported
- Bursaries available for professional development
- All teaching staff are assigned a coach
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with us at an enjoyable, disciplined, innovative Academy.
You will need to :
- Have the highest expectations of students
- A high level of emotional literacy
- Be innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
- Be passionate about Teaching PE and Outdoor Education
How to Apply
You can apply directly through TES. If you would like to arrange a tour of the Academy, please e-mail finola.gilson@thebourneacademy.com
Closing date for applications: noon Friday 9th May 2025
You must hold QTS and be able to attend for interview in person. Please note we do not provided sponsorship for overseas candidates.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Bourne Academy, Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH10 5HS
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About The Bourne Academy
The Bourne Academy
The Bourne Academy is at the heart of the community of East Howe, offering local families an excellent education, new opportunities and facilities that are available to everyone. It aims to raise students’ expectations, build their self-confidence, and teach them appropriate skills that allow them to build a successful career and contribute to society. Our sponsors are Canford School, a leading independent school.
Canford believes that good education depends crucially on the relationships that are built up between staff, students, parents and the other stakeholders. Mutual support, pride, ambition, trust and high expectations all combine to allow impressive educational achievements against a background of respect for each other and an acknowledgement of each other’s contributions.
Key to building these relationships is the pastoral care at the Academy and the links between the Academy, parents and others in the local community, helped by the academy’s central location in East Howe.
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