Head of Physical Education

MPR/UPR plus TLR 2b £4,788

Permanent, full time – 1st June or 1st September 2023 start

The Role

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled PE teacher to lead our PE department at Fernhill School. We place a high emphasis on PE and sport offering a wide range of sporting activities, and all students actively participate in lessons. As Head of PE you will be responsible for overseeing and developing the PE curriculum, embedding the excellent work already achieved, while bringing fresh ideas to the delivery of the curriculum. Teachers that are passionate about their subject motivate students therefore you will need to show a passion for sport and an interest in engaging all students in physical activity. A keen interest in developing the extra-curricular activities is expected and a willingness to run clubs is essential. While the main focus is the development of practical skills needed in various sports, the skills of organisation, teamwork and leadership play a vital role in developing young people. We have a good tradition of developing talent and students have gone on to represent GB in their chosen sport. Our students are lively, keen to learn and characterful. The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner and a strong team player with a keen interest in developing pedagogical practices and a cutting edge curriculum at the forefront of innovative practice. If you are passionate about physical education and in sharing that passion with our students, this could be the role you are looking for.

The Candidate

Following the departure of the current post holder, we are looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated teacher who can build on the excellent work already achieved. The successful candidate will lead the teaching of PE to GCSE level.  Above all, our next Head of PE will have a love for their subject demonstrated through engaging lessons that inspire our students.

The School

We are proud of our reputation as a small, friendly school, built on strong, traditional values, where exceptional pastoral care, the acceptance of others and the celebration of diversity and excellent academic achievement for all are the cornerstones of our success. We have a committed, loyal and talented team of leaders, teachers and support staff.

The Physical Education Department

The Physical Education department has 3 members of staff who all teach a wide range of sports. Staff are keen to expand their provision and to make the PE department a lead department in the school and are looking for a strong leader to help them achieve this . Fernhill has good sports facilities, with extensive football pitches, a modern Sports Hall, large Fitness Suite, a School Gym and outside courts for netball and tennis. PE is popular and a number of students study it at GCSE.

Applications

Please include a paragraph in your application on the impact of sport on your life and what motivated you to become a PE teacher. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please see our website for an application form www.fernhill.hants.sch.uk and email to Cindy Reynolds creynolds@fernhillschool.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2022 at 9.00am. The school reserves the right to interview earlier, should a suitable candidate apply.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school’s policies and procedures. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role. The school will request references before interview.