Head of PE, Sport and Swimming (Maternity Cover) - St Wystans

Package Description

Location:  St Wystan's School.

Responsible to:  Headteacher

Post Tenure: Fixed-term for two terms.

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a driven and enthusiastic Head of PE, Sport and Swimming, with a passion for learning and a desire to maximise the potential of each child on their journey through the School. The role will be a temporary maternity cover for approx. 2 terms. The appointee will be responsible for teaching PE and swimming from Reception to Form 6, and leading sport fixtures across KS2. This role will suit a passionate teacher, with a firm understanding of current relevant pedagogy and assessment practices, and a desire to engage in the wider life of the School.  We are a warm family-oriented community with a strong emphasis upon the holistic needs of our children as well as sound academics. We pride ourselves on knowing our children well and creating a personalised learning journey for each and every one of them. We can offer the right candidate small classes, happy and responsive pupils, and a supportive working environment.   We reserve the right to interview before the closing date, if we receive a suitable early application. 

This role is part -time – 3.5 days per week. Our school day runs from 8.25am-3-40am with a one-hour club commitment, after school, once per week. A weekly staff meeting runs until 5pm. While some staff prefer to work school, there is also flexibility to work outside of the hours of the school day. 

This post will involve regulated activity with children. Please note this means being responsible on a regular basis for teaching, supervising, training, instructing, and caring for children without supervision.

Staff are expected to take responsibility for own continuous professional development including attending relevant training and CPD and to participate in the annual performance review process

We have a commitment to safeguarding the pupils in our school. Safer recruitment checks will be conducted. 

The Ideal Candidate

Enthusiastic individual possessing drive, energy and commitment, have a presence which engenders confidence and respect from pupils, colleagues and parents.

• Proven ability to inspire pupils. • Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload.

• Team focused: shares knowledge and information with other members of staff to promote good practice.

• Focuses on what needs to be delivered: understands what is needed and responds promptly.

• Commitment to the highest standards of educational and pastoral care for all pupils.

About Repton School

St Wystan’s is committed to providing an outstanding holistic education in a supportive and stimulating environment where our creative curriculum is brought to life. Each individual is respected and allowed to celebrate their unique character and capabilities, enabling them to achieve to the best of their ability. St Wystan’s is not affiliated to any one senior school and a large part of our success is down to our relationship with a wide choice of destination schools and the understanding of the children’s requirements. We are proud of the diverse destinations to which our pupils secure offers and scholarships. Children are unique and should go to the school where they will feel valued and appreciated for who they are at that stage of their educational journey.