Head of PE and Sport

The Gower School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic Head of Sports to complement our strong teaching team for our expanding primary school and nursery.

 This is a permanent, full time position which starts in September 2022.

The Head of PE and Sport has responsibility for all sports at the primary school and nursery. They will lead our team of sports staff and coaches to develop sporting excellence and encourage participation of pupils of all abilities. They will also be responsible for the planning and future growth of sport within the curriculum at The Gower School and for sports outside of the curriculum.

Job Description

The key responsibilities are:

• Adhering to the policies of the school, in particular policies relating to the safeguarding of children.

• Develop and maintain a clear strategic plan for the Sports department including curricular and academic physical education as well as co-curricular sports and clubs.

• Work in close collaboration with the Nursery staff team. Create, develop and deliver a programme for our Nursery children.    

• Be an inspirational and dynamic leader, build an effective team of teachers and coaches.

• Manage a well-balanced competitive fixture programme and ensure the team selection process is fair. 

• Work in close collaboration with the teachers and sports coaches ensuring that the department is fully aware of expectations. 

• Promote good sportsmanship and conduct for both staff and pupils across all aspects of sport.

• Be prepared to represent The Gower School at relevant association conferences and meetings.

• Liaising with the SENCo and class teachers regarding children with additional needs and adaptations that need to be made during PE lessons.

• Delivering weekly small group occupational therapy sessions for targeted pupils.

• Organise and run annual Sports Day, annual Swimming Gala, annual sports activities days

• Participate in weekly school assemblies, and promote sports, sportsmanship and growth mindset approach when presenting at assembly.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week – Term Time 

Person specification:

Our ideal candidate will be sensitive, flexible, talented and passionate with a good team spirit, ability to lead and inspire, and will have outstanding teaching practice. You will hold a Degree and UK Qualified Teacher Status including evidence of appropriate subsequent in service training. Three years teaching experience would be desirable, and knowledge, passion and experience of a range of team sports. You will also be FA qualified and hold an ASA qualification (desired).

Employee benefits are a part of our reward strategy, therefore our staff members enjoy a range of perks such as:

• Competitive salaries (in line with the main teacher payscale)

• Generous holiday allowance

• Annual salary reviews

• In house training and external training as part of career development

• Career progression opportunity

• Pension Scheme

• Free hot lunch prepared by our cook on the premises every day

• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes

• Season ticket travel loans

• Social Events

Employee Assistance Programme

We value our employees, and now more than ever, we are committed to supporting their wellbeing. That’s why we have teamed up with Health Assured to offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to our entire staff.

This is a confidential service to help our employees manage personal and professional challenges, and get access to expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 – including counselling for emotional problems, legal information, bereavement support, medical information and online self-help tools. The service is supported by exclusive resources, such as a virtual library of wellbeing information, plus a members-only app designed to improve mental and physical health.

In these uncertain times, The Gower School is proud to offer EAP to our entire team, alongside a thriving workplace culture that encourages everyone to deliver their best work.

To learn more about us and what we do at The Gower School, feel free to visit our website https://www.thegowerschool.co.uk or take a look at our Facebook page: http://bit.ly/TheGowerSchoolFB   

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us. We are happy to answer them!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to have a clear DBS check. External candidates will need to provide two references from previous employers.

Salary is competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications and will be discussed at the interview stage. A warm welcome and a cup of coffee is guaranteed!

Would you like to be a part of a friendly team? Apply Now!

Please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@thegowerschool.co.uk

We look forward to receiving your application!