Head of PE

Head of PE

Ark John Keats Academy

January 2025, Permanent role

Paid to scale

The Supply Register is currently working in partnership with Ark John Keats Academy to find a dynamic and visionary Head of PE to join their team from January 2025.

Objectives:

• To take a lead role in the maintenance of a transformational school community by developing and leading a rigorous and evidence-based curriculum which enables the highest level of scholar progress and attainment at KS3 and within GCSE PE.
• To ensure the PE curriculum is ‘future-proof’ and remain abreast of the significant changes in the National Curriculum and GCSE and A-Level Examinations and aligning PE with these new curriculum requirements, developing a coherent KS3-5 curriculum pathway that is an example of best practice for others.
• To model what it takes to be an outstanding teacher and subject leader and thus act as an example to all middle leaders.
• To always demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism.
•  Lead and manage a professional community of subject teachers to ensure the highest scholar attainment and progress.
• Monitoring and accountability for the progress and attainment of scholars in PE.
• To undertake procedures for inducting and mentoring NQTs, Teach Firsts, GTPs etc into the department where applicable.
• Contribute to the delivery of a high quality training program for teaching and learning, focusing on your areas of particular expertise.
• To act as a coach or mentor for other teachers as required.
• Modelling for all staff exemplary practice and establishing a culture of high expectations within your department.
• Uphold all school policies and procedures.
• Maintain and develop strong links with external organisations and Ark PE Lead Network to promote exceptional achievement.

About the School:

• AJK are part of the Ark family of schools and benefit accordingly from outstanding networking and career opportunities and first-class CPD. 
• Systems and processes for communication, marking and feedback and assessment are streamlined and the approaches they take are research led and based on the local context.  
• This is a strict no excuses, no mobile phone school. Phones are not permitted onsite at all. Scholars wear business dress to prepare them for a professional career. 

If you are interested in this role then please apply now and a member of The Supply Register team will be in touch with you!