Head of PE

Fantastic opportunity to join a ‘Good’ school

Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We are a mixed school with 900 students, ranging from year 7 through to our successful sixth form.

We are now looking to appoint a Head of PE to ensure excellent teaching and learning takes place.

The PE department has excellent facilities including a 3G pitch, a Sports England state of the art sports hall, inside and outside gyms plus a dance studio.

All PE is taught on site. The department offers BTEC Sport at KS4 and Sport & Fitness at L3.

Our ideal candidate will:

·         Design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires students to appreciate the subjects and their application

·         Have experience of teaching BTEC or A level to L3

·         Be responsible for teaching girls PE

·         Have had significant impact on student attainment

·         Be able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities

·         Have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students

·         Be committed to Ark Putney’s ethos of high expectations

If you share our commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Click here to view the role's job description: Head of PE JD.docx

For questions about the position or an informal discussion, please contact the Principal, Alison Downey a.downey@arkputneyacademy.org.   For any other queries regarding your application, please contact Julie Rickard, Principal’s PA on 020 8161 4974 or j.rickard@arkputneyacademy.org

Salary: Ark Main 1 to Ark Upper 5: £32,960 to £52,976 depending

on experience plus TLR 1a £8290

Start date: 1 September 2022

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 23 May

Interviews are on a rolling basis so early application is advised

The academy reserves the right to close the advert at any time

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS, references, right to work in the UK, medical & qualification checks.

 This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.