Head of PE

About us and the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our successful, friendly and creative team who enjoy an excellent reputation both within and beyond the school. If you are an effective practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will not only be passionate about their subject, and have exceptional subject knowledge, but also have a passion and drive to deliver and engage students in their studying of Physical Education from Key stage 3 to 5. The outstanding behaviour of our students truly gives you the opportunity to teach your subject and deliver exciting and engaging lessons. The successful candidate should be passionate, have exceptional subject knowledge and a drive to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to our enthusiastic students. Avanti House achieves significantly above the national average in terms of attainment and progress. The school scored a Progress 8 value of +1.17 with 92% of students achieving at least a Grade 4+ in Maths and English. The exceptional outcomes are based upon the continued development of teaching and learning which is at the core of all decisions that the school makes, enabling professional development to be of paramount importance developing all levels of staff.

The successful candidate should also be able to lead and build upon an excellent extra-curricular program. Currently the Physical Education department compete well in local, regional and national competitions with over 50 teams competing annually including A and B sides as well as 1st team sport offered for years 11-13. Avanti House has a great support network with expertise in a variety of sports coming from all departments within the school as well as external providers. The school site has two 11 a side football pitches, a 9 a side football pitch, 3G MUGA, netball courts, Astroturf cricket strip, tennis courts, a large Sports Hall with; 4 badminton courts, indoor nets, table tennis tables, trampolines, basketball hoops as well as a bespoke Dance Hall. 

Avanti House is a secondary school 11-19 school that opened in 2012. Currently there are 1202 students with a Sixth Form of 302. Avanti schools are Hindu-designated faith schools. However, all staff members at Avanti House School will not be required to present themselves from any specific faith background and there will be no preference given in this regard. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

Avanti House provides an extensive professional development network through the Avanti Institute including an excellent ECT and ECT plus one programme of development - Avanti Institute – Part of the Avanti Schools Trust

Why should you apply 

You will be working in a fantastic environment.

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

What will you do?

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class(es) ensuring equality of opportunity for all
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/families, governors, other staff, the Avanti Schools Trust and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description

What are we looking for?

• Genuine passion for lifelong learning
• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high quality teaching and learning
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to delegate

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Services Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.