Head of Physical Education
Causeway School
Eastbourne
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS plus TLR 2A £2,667
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2018
Job overview
We require a Head of PE to lead our PE department at Causeway School.
You will have the ability to motivate and inspire students, and will be relentless in the pursuit of the highest standards of progress for every student, regardless of their ability.
This is your opportunity to join our highly motivated PE team, consisting of 2 full time and 1 part time members of staff. We have exceptional facilities including a Dance Studio, Sports Hall, Main Hall, 3G Astro Pitch, Hard Courts and Sports Fields.
We would like to present you with a truly exceptional opportunity to play a key role in shaping the provision of physical education, sports and lifelong learning prospects both within the curriculum and extra curriculum activities. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, energetic, dynamic and ambitious practitioner who has the capacity to become an outstanding Middle Leader.
The ability to teach a second subject would be an advantage.
The candidate will:
· Be an outstanding teacher of PE with the drive and capacity to really thrive in this and to become an outstanding leader
· Have a clear vision of how to improve standards in PE
· Be able to lead, motivate and inspire students and colleagues
· Be resilient, hard-working, solution focused, and committed to transforming student outcomes
This could be your opportunity to make a significant and measurable difference in improving the educational attainment of the children and young people in this inclusive community.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Elaine Gardner, Headteacher’s PA, by e-mail or telephone (egardner@causewayschool.org or 01323 465702) to discuss this post, or to visit the school.
Please complete the standard application form accompanied by a letter of application. We are unable to consider CVs in place of application forms unless you are a candidate with a disability and a CV is the most convenient method of applying. Please ensure you relate your skills, experience and abilities against each of the requirements listed in the person specification.
Please note, Causeway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
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About Causeway School
Causeway School is a small 11-16 comprehensive school of approximately 600 students. The school is 19 years old, boasts excellent facilities, and is co-located with Hazel Court Secondary Special School.
There is an overwhelming sense of community that exists at the heart of Causeway School, bringing together students, staff, parents and carers. As Headteacher my mission is simple: to ensure that every single member of the school community is ‘putting achievement first’, fostering happy, confident learners who leave school with the right skills and qualifications for the world they are growing into.
Causeway School has an exciting future as we strive to become one of the most improved schools in the country. We aim to personalise students’ experience of school so they flourish and attain the highest possible standards academically, socially and morally.
Our curriculum delivers a wide variety of opportunities to learn beyond the normal school day, through a wealth of extra-curricular and independent learning opportunities. We have extremely high expectations both inside and outside the classroom. Behaviour for Learning is a real strength of the school and students flourish in a safe and calm learning environment.
We are delighted with our recent Ofsted Inspection Report (January 2018) which validates that we are a rapidly improving school. In partnership with Swale Academies Trust we are focused on school improvement and continuous learning for both our students and our staff. Our students are at the centre of everything we do, putting their achievement first, within a caring community rich with opportunity is our moral imperative.
We invest in teachers that are passionate about their subject and encourage teaching that is innovative. Our continuing professional development ensures staff work together to improve their practice within school and across Swale Academies Trust, which offers further development and opportunity.
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