Lead Teacher of PE - Full-time

Woodlands; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Grove Green seeks an exceptional Lead Teacher of PE to provide strategic leadership for the Physical Education department. This role involves developing and implementing an ambitious curriculum, mentoring colleagues, and enhancing the school's profile in sports. Candidates should have a passion for inclusive education and the ability to inspire students. The institution offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Networking across the Multi-Academy Trust

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and developing a PE department.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and enhancing student access to PE.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physical Education department and ensure high teaching standards.
• Develop innovative approaches and mentor colleagues.
• Enhance the school’s sports profile by increasing participation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Innovative teaching

Job description

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Lead Teacher of PE to join our existing team. As Lead Teacher of PE, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Physical Education department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across all key stages. This role offers the opportunity to shape and implement an ambitious curriculum that promotes excellence, inclusivity, and a lifelong passion for physical activity.

You will lead on developing innovative approaches to PE, mentoring and supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding lessons, and driving continuous improvement within the department. In addition, you will play a key role in enhancing the school’s profile in sports by increasing participation in tournaments and competitions, and fostering strong collaboration with other schools on campus as part of the wider PE team.

If you are passionate about working in a dynamic team to provide inclusive support to enable students to have full and effective access to the secondary school curriculum, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Exceptional Care, Exceptional Education and Exceptional Opportunities. New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like‑minded colleagues across the Multi‑Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.

To learn more about our state‑of‑the‑art school, please visit our website: www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk

To apply, please download a copy of the application form and email to: [e-mail]

Note: applicantswill be invited for interview before the closing date so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.