Curriculum Leader of PE

We are seeking an enthusiastic,

highly motivated Curriculum Leader of PE with a love for their subject to

join our vibrant and supportive team. There are currently six specialist teachers who enjoy a range of adaptive

teaching approaches, both contributing to the academic and pastoral life of the

school.

Cove School has an ambitious and dynamic PE department where

high-quality teaching and pupil engagement is embedded across the curriculum.

The PE department benefits from an excellent range of dedicated indoor and

outdoor facilities.

The PE team offer a wide variety of sports, fitness and

extra-curricular activities. The team leads the Duke of Edinburgh Award across

the school, works closely with our primary feeder schools, and engages with a

wide range of cross-curricular work within the school.

As Curriculum Leader, you will play a key role in fostering a

positive team culture, supporting staff development, monitoring pupil progress

and ensuring that the department continues to thrive and contribute to the

wider success of the school.

The successful candidate will have a clear vision for the future

development of PE, with the ability to inspire both pupils and staff. They will

be committed to raising standards, developing an innovative and inclusive

curriculum, and expanding extra-curricular opportunities for pupils of all

abilities.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils

in order for them to excel academically

Have

relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils

Have excellent subject knowledge

Be willing to teach across the full age range of

pupils;year 7 to year 11

Enhance the quality of teaching and learning

in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good

practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active

participation in continuing professional studies programme

Teach a standard timetable

allocation (PPA and Leadership time assumed)

Lead the efficient running of the curriculum

area, including, setting and marking examinations, leading departmental

meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks, delegating as

appropriate

Actively

safeguard and promote the health & safety, and welfare of children and

staff

Support

the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning

Adhere

to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

Good degree in a directly

related subject (essential) Thorough knowledge of the (11-16)

subject Curriculum up to GCSE Recognised teaching

qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience Awareness of Safeguarding

requirements and good practice regarding health & safety Good level of IT literacy Be capable of delivering

inspirational an