Head of PE

We wish to appoint a Head of PE to lead the PE Department and provide continuity and progression for all pupils at our senior school. The person appointed will develop and facilitate an excellent and extensive extra-curricular programme that provides a variety of sporting and recreational opportunities for all pupils at the school. The successful applicant will also play a leading role across the whole school in further developing our house system and sporting ethos.

Alderwood is an all-through 4 – 16 school based on 3 sites, which opens up lots of exciting opportunities for the successful candidate. We are currently working on a 4-16 PE curriculum and have established excellent links across all 3 sites. If you are a great teacher with an interest in 4-16 development, then this is the school for you!

The person appointed will:

·     Have a passion for sport and an understanding of how best to develop each pupil's potential

·     Be an outstanding practitioner and understand effective leadership of a department

·     Have the ability to develop PE teaching across the school

·     Have oversight and responsibility for the extra-curricular provision

·     Be creative in his/her approach to curriculum design

·     Be responsible for the Sporting Ethos

·     Be able to develop strong links in PE with our infant and junior sites

If you require further information about the role please contact Andy Titheridge, Head of School on 01252 343723.

Alderwood School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

For an application form please visit our website www.alderwood.hants.sch.uk. If you wish to visit our school prior to submitting an application please contact Miss G Yates, PA to Executive Headteacher, g.yates@alderwood.hants.sch.uk, to arrange an appointment.