PE & Games Coordinator/ PE Teacher

Buckswood school motto is ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ or ‘we prepare for life’, and our magical campus set on 40 acres of country estate, vineyard, stables and activity centre provide the perfect setting for passionate subject specialists to ignite the imaginations of our students. Join a school that likes to think outside of the box and inspire children to do the same.     

 As PE and Games Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our sports curriculum, with a particular focus on increasing participation, enhancing the quality of teaching, and promoting girls' sports within the school. You will work closely with Academic Principal to ensure the smooth operation of our sports programs and the overall well-being of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Ability to teach GCSE PE is desirable

·        Develop and implement strategies to improve participation in games lessons and fixtures across all year groups.

·        Enhance the quality of teaching and organizational structure of games lessons through effective curriculum planning.

·        Promote and support girls' sports initiatives within the school community.

·        Establish a fixture schedule for students outside of the school’s academies, fostering participation in competitive sports.

·        Collaborate with Academic Principal to expand the range of sporting activities offered in the curriculum.

·        Manage PE and Games budget in coordination with the Senior Management Team (SMT).

·        Work on improving inter house competitions and involve students in local leagues and competitions.

·        Ensure proper organization and administration of girls' fixtures, including transportation and match arrangements.

·        Support the promotion of Girls’ Academies.

·        Collaborate with department members to enhance students' overall health and fitness levels through innovative initiatives.

·        Coordinate age-appropriate trips and events related to physical education.

·        Organize staff vs. student matches and staff competitions to foster camaraderie and team spirit.

·        Meet regularly with relevant stakeholders to monitor student progress in games and PE lessons.

·        Prepare Girls Captains for weekly assembly results presentation.

·        Undertake training as required to stay updated with industry standards and best practices.

·        Collaborate with the team to develop and refine schemes of work for the PE curriculum.

Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field (preferred).

·        Previous experience in coordinating sports programs or similar roles.

·        Strong organizational and communication skills.

·        Passion for promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship among students.

·        Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

·        Commitment to upholding safeguarding and child protection policies.

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the school, and if successful following an initial sift, will be provided with the full Job Description and then be required to submit a full school application form, before being shortlisted and invited to an interview.

Buckswood School is 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 past employers and the Disclosure and Barring

Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa

if necessary. If you have not lived/worked in the UK for the past 5 years you

will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you have been

living and working.