Head of Academic PE (2nd in Sport)

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Academic PE (2nd in Sport) to join a High School based in Sutton.

The High School is seeking an efficient, engaging, motivated and passionate leader to develop and drive forward provision for academic PE (at GCSE and A Level) across the 11-18 age range in their busy and thriving school. 

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching and/or leading academic PE, which is offered up to A Level, with an excellent record of pupil results, and will feel ready to lead others in an exceptional department in a school where pupils are motivated, well-behaved and keen to learn. Co-curricular sport at the High School is both inclusive and wide-ranging, with over 30 clubs per week (though there is no Saturday sport here). 

The department is the largest in the school, and also incorporates Dance. An Elite Sportswoman/Scholars programme develops their top performers, and results for cricket, tennis, hockey and swimming are excellent. Sport is well-resourced and has superb uptake across the age range. GCSE PE (AQA) and A Level PE are both highly popular.

You will have the organisational skills and drive to shape the vision for academic PE, ensuring it remains as one of their most successful and popular subjects. You will have care for their pupils, and love for the subject, so that you can inspire and enthuse their girls and develop an academic PE curriculum that is exciting and innovative.

This role would suit an experienced teacher or current Head of Department. As a Head of Academic PE and Second in Sport, you will have a generous time allowance for leadership and to account for co-curricular activities, teaching 26 out of 40 periods per week, with a flexible afternoon or morning where working from home is enabled.

About the High School

The High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. They are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with their GCSE results placing them 65th in national rankings in 2023. 

The High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.

At their school, girls want to learn, and care about each other’s success. Relationships with teachers are exceptional, and you can focus on teaching your subject and developing future leaders in an environment where each individual, both staff and students, is known and valued.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and they reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found. 

Why this High School?

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Interviews will take place the same week.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME2027383 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.