Head of PE
Wycliffe College
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 24 January 2022
Job overview
Head of PE
Required from September 2022
At Wycliffe we believe that Physical Education is uniquely positioned to influence the development of young people in all four domains of knowledge; the psycho-motor, cognitive, affective and social. Given our commitment to educate the whole person and nurture potential wherever that lies, the role of Head of PE is vital and we are looking for an outstanding and ambitious practitioner to lead an experienced team.
Managing PE in its core as well as academic elements, the successful candidate will be able to show leadership, teaching and organisational skills, as well as the intellectual capacity to help secure success for our pupils, the department and the school.
The College is justifiably proud of its outstanding co-curricular and pastoral provision and the successful candidate will be expected to discuss these areas at interview and explain how they will play a full part in them.
Accommodation suitable for a single person or a couple might be available for the successful candidate in return for an additional contribution to Boarding duties.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on 24 January 2022
Interview Date: 4 February 2022
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About Wycliffe College
About Us
Wycliffe is an HMC co-educational day and boarding school. Wycliffe is located in Stonehouse, approximately 25 miles north of Bristol and 15 miles south of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Access via the motorway network is convenient (we are 3 miles from the M5) and there is a train station in Stonehouse (on the main line from London to Cheltenham) which is just a two minute walk from the school gates. In the Senior School pupils join at Year 9 (age 13) and continue until Year 13 (age 18). There are around 420 pupils in the school and 225 in the Sixth Form. Some 27 subjects are offered at A Level including Japanese, Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology. Three BTECs are on offer as well as the EPQ. Main sports are rugby, football and cricket for boys with hockey, netball and tennis for girls. Wycliffe is the top school in the UK for squash, and excels at rowing and basketball and there is a thriving CCF. For further information and details about Wycliffe please look at our website at www.wycliffe.co.uk
Working for Us
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Employing around 350 people in both teaching and support roles, Wycliffe staff can also benefit from:
• contributory pension scheme
• reduction in school fees
• free meals during school term-time
• free use of gym, sports facilities and swimming pool
• training and development opportunities
• free on-site parking
• subsidised coffee-shop
If you're searching for your next teaching post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
Wycliffe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check is required before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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