Head of Physical Education Faculty

HEAD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACULTY 

Salary: Band A (£38,766) - Band C (£60,092) plus Management Allowance 5 (£12,038) 

Contract: Permanent  

Start date: As soon as possible 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional leader to take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of a thriving and successful Physical Education Faculty.  The school is proud of its broad and balanced curriculum and the Faculty plays a critical role in both the academic and wider life of the school and its ethos.   

We are looking for the right candidate to lead the PE Faculty, make a significant contribution to the school and take the impact of our work to even higher levels so that what Drayton Manor offers the education system continues to become ever more distinctive.  The current post has arisen due to the retirement of the longstanding post-holder.  

Our new Head of PE will prepare and oversee the implementation of improvements in the PE curriculum intended to anchor our ethos and standards ever more deeply into the life of the school, building on what has already proved successful and drawing on the experience of other schools and from what has been proven through academic research.  All students at Key Stage 3 study both PE and Games and the subject is popular at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The school has had considerable sporting success at both local and national level and has a well-established culture of clubs and teams.  We are looking for a practitioner who strives for excellence in all that they do and believes in our aspirational ethos and the important role that sports and physical fitness can play in student success.  The fit and commitment towards these goals and our ethos is extremely important to us. The Faculty is supported by a PE Technician.  

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the whole age and ability range up to and including GCSE and A Level PE. Leading by example in daily practice as well as supporting and challenging those they oversee to grow and develop are key aspects of the role in leading the team to deliver the very best learning opportunities for our students.  

Drayton Manor recognise, and value continued professional development. Deliberate Practice, Curriculum specific training and Instructional Coaching are at the heart of our pedagogical training model with every teacher having the opportunity to work one-to-one with an expert coach. Additionally, we have a legacy of developing educational leaders including supporting staff through a range of National Professional Qualifications.  The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in all areas of their practice.  

Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our school motto of ‘Nec Aspera Terrent - hardships do not deter us,’ is at the heart of our ethos and we live this vision every day in our work with our students and everything that we do. 

Candidates who have extremely high expectations and who are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school are encouraged to apply.  This role requires an excellent teacher who has strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and a firm commitment to upholding the ethos, values and expectations of the school.  

Student achievement is consistently high with our most recent progress score at GCSE placing us in the top 8% of schools nationally and A level results that place us in the top 20% of schools.  

We offer  

•  The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do 
• The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed  
• Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression, including the full suite of NPQs and subsidised post-graduate study  
• For those aspiring to senior leadership, the school has an excellent track record of developing senior leaders, including progression to Headship  
• Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment 
• An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the Faculty and the school  
• Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including close proximity to the Elizabeth Line 
• Complimentary breakfast and refreshments on designated days of the week  

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

The closing date is 12 noon, Friday 28 March 2025 

Interviews will take place from the week commencing Monday 31 March 2025 

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Start Date: As soon as possible 

In the meantime, please do visit the school website to find out more about us or contact the Head’s PA at the school to discuss the opportunity to visit the school or find out more about the role. https://www.draytonmanorhighschool.co.uk/