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Head of Physical Education

Head of Physical Education

More House School

Kensington and Chelsea

  • £31,749 - £43,210 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Plus ATLR £3,366
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st January 2021
Apply by:
19 August 2020

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding professional to lead the Physical Education department.  More House School is an independent school for girls aged 11-18 situated in the heart of Knightsbridge. The department is a dynamic, stimulating and successful department, which believes in providing high-quality physical education lessons and sports sessions using a variety of teaching and learning strategies. The department currently consists of 2 members of full-time staff and a part-time dance teacher.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the GCSE and A-Level P.E. curriculum and will be qualified to teach core and academic P.E. across the age range. 

The girls at More House play netball, hockey and rounders as their core sports. Sport is flourishing at the school and in the last couple of years we have been Borough Netball Champions in U12, U13 and U16, achieved success at the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships, U13 Borough Champions in indoor cricket and also had a number of girls competing at an elite level in rowing, fencing, golf and Irish dancing. In addition to the major sports, there is a multitude of extra-curricular sporting activities offered throughout the school day in a bid to maximise engagement in pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle. 

It is an expectation that members of the Physical Education department contribute to before- school, lunchtime and after-school sporting activities. The department takes full advantage of the outstanding local sports facilities at Battersea Park, Imperial College, St Mary’s Paddington and Fulham Reach. 

This is a full-time position.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Any gaps in employment will be investigated. It is also necessary for all staff to complete a self disclosure form which will notify the Co- Heads of any convictions or other factors which may be relevant to their employment in a school environment.

More House School aims to be a fair employer and is committed to equal opportunities.

More House School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability, or age.

All new appointments are subject to a probationary period.

Please note that applications must be made on the TES application form. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Closing date: 9am on 19th August 2020.

Attached documents

About More House School

About the School

More House is an independent Catholic day school for girls aged 11 to 18, founded in 1953 by the Canonesses of St Augustine. In 1971, the School moved to its present home in Knightsbridge, where it is now managed by a lay charitable trust.

Proud of its Catholic foundations and ethos, the School welcomes girls of all faiths, to whom it provides a first-class education in a nurturing environment proudly presented as 'a greenhouse not a hothouse'. Class sizes are small: around 16 girls.

Personal and social development, intellectual curiosity and creativity are enriched through a wide-ranging co-curricular programme that takes full advantage of the School’s central London location.

Values and vision

More House aims to achieve the highest academic performance whilst nurturing the personal development of each pupil.

With an inclusive ethos and family atmosphere, the School is committed to delivering the best possible learning environment for all pupils through a culture of excellence that permeates every classroom and department. Relationships between pupils and staff are strong.

The focus for each pupil is not simply on achieving the best grade, but on delivering the best possible educational experience and creating a lifelong passion for learning. The School’s size means it is small enough to meet the learning needs of each individual but large enough to challenge each individual and provide a wealth of opportunities – academic, sporting, musical, artistic, social and more.

The School aims to:

  • Cultivate inspiring and successful young women by fostering Commitment, Integrity and Compassion.
  • Promote an ethos of spiritual development, humility and self–awareness, founded on the Catholic faith but relevant to those who adhere to other faiths and beliefs.
  • Engender a culture of intellectual curiosity both inside and outside of the classroom and pride in individual and collective achievement.
  • Provide for the social and emotional wellbeing and development of pupils and staff through tolerance, justice and openness in an environment where all are equally valued and where individual rights and dignity are respected.
  • Embrace the philosophy of Global Citizenship by developing an awareness and understanding of whole world sensitivities and the importance of living sustainably.

More House is also committed to maintaining a high level of expertise in its staff through succession planning and staff development.

More information can be found on the School’s website: www.morehouse.org.uk

Independent Schools Inspectorate say:

  • Pupils are confident, articulate speakers with strong communication skills.
  • Those pupils with specific learning needs or other difficulties make good progress and achieve in line with their peers thanks to sensitive and well directed support from the school.
  • Pupils develop considerable self-confidence, self-esteem and the ability to think about the impact on their futures of the decisions they make.
  • Pupils’ belief in the importance of respect, tolerance and kindness is strongly evident in their behaviour and relationships, reflecting the school’s stated values.
  • Pupils demonstrate an outstanding commitment to contributing to their school, to local communities and to the wider world.
  • Pupils have an excellent understanding of a spiritual dimension of life, nurtured by the school’s strong ethos.

View More House School’s latest ISI report

Safeguarding:

Candidates should be aware that all posts in the School involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those as “spent” must be declared. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Service application. References will be sought on short-listed candidates and we may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will also be required to provide original certificates of qualification and complete a medical declaration.

Equal Opportunities

It is the policy of More House School to provide equal opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender medical condition or disability.

Please note that applications must be made using the TES application form. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.

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Applications closed