Head of PE

Following the growth of our Welling Football academy, last summer’s excellent academic outcomes and our recent successful GOOD Ofsted inspection, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Head of PE to lead our PE department in its next phase. This Head of PE role is perfect for an ambitious leader who is passionate about all things sport and PE. This role will suit a candidate who is enthusiastic, ambitious and driven. You will be an outstanding teacher who can use their knowledge and skills to instil a lifelong love of sport and fitness whilst striving for sporting excellence. You will ultimately be responsible for securing the best possible outcomes for our students both on and off the field. 

Physical Education forms an integral part of day to day life at Cleeve Park school and we currently offer accredited courses at both key stage 4 and 5. Our thriving football academy has seen year on year success and has supported the growth of uptake for qualifications. We have outstanding facilities including a recently renovated fitness suite, high quality 3G full size football pitch, three dedicated PE classrooms and two sports halls. We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to believe in their own ability. Cleeve Park is a place where traditional values meet innovation. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about the very best education for our young people, and you can inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you. 

We are a popular 11-18 school, providing an excellent education for all our students, with a commitment to learning, pride in our community and sharing success in all we do. We are situated in attractive grounds in the south of Bexley and located within easy reach of the M25 with good access to both central London and rural Kent. We have excellent facilities, including a 3G astro pitch and state of the art fitness centre. If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative professional who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Park is for you. 

We require someone who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students who are engaging and rewarding to work with. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family. 

We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family. If you would like to arrange a conversation with Executive Headteacher, Alex O’Donnell, please contact us for a convenient time. 

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check 

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly. 

Access to interview - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist we will.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful. 

Download details & an application form from the school website: www.cleevepark-tkat.org

Closing date for applications: 25th March 2024. 

Anticipated interview date: 26th March 2024.