Primary Physical Education Specialist

York High School is seeking to appoint a colleague with a passion for PE and Sport on behalf of the York Schools Sport Network (YSSN).

The role involves working with a number of identified primary schools to: 

·      make a significant contribution to improving the quality of the teaching in Physical Education.

·      support existing school staff in developing their own skills in teaching physical education and in the delivery of sports activities.

·      organise lunchtime activities and leadership programmes.

·      organise and facilitate extra-curricular clubs.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of what constitutes good or better PE teaching and the ability to work with colleagues in Primary Schools in developing their PE delivery.

This is a fixed term contract until 21 July 2023.

If you would like more information about this post or the York School Sports Network, you are welcome to contact Kevin Davies (kdavies@ahs.pmat.academy) or Andy Pope (a.pope@yorkhigh.southbank.academy), YSSN School Sports Managers. If you would like an informal conversation about this post, please provide a telephone number where you may be contacted.

The York Schools Sport Network (YSSN) is a partnership open to all schools in the City of York. The partners work together to promote high quality physical education, sport, leadership and personal development opportunities and activities for young people across the city. These opportunities include access to a range of sporting competitions within and between schools leading to participation in regional and national events. All partners agree to work in an inclusive manner, in an environment where the well-being and protection of young people are paramount.

York High is a mixed 11–16 school serving a genuinely comprehensive intake. The last 4 years have seen rapid and sustained change with the school earning a ‘good’ judgement from Ofsted in September 2022. You would be joining a school with a commitment to excellent pastoral care and to maximising the potential of all of our students.

The Application Process

An application form is available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk/recruitment

The deadline for applications is 9am on Tuesday 2 January 2023.

Please email applications to recruitment@southbanktrust.co.uk

South Bank Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

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