Head of Physical Education

We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly skilled leader of PE, capable of planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum at both KS3 and KS4, in line with the subject and faculty intent.

Fernwood is a 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:

• An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
• A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations
• Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve
• An Ofsted outstanding judgement
• A strong Progress 8 score
• Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme
• Subsidised yoga classes
• Eyecare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Leading Edge Status

The successful candidate will:

• Support the faculty leader with the overall vision and implementation of the faculty intent
• Monitor and track student progress across KS3 and KS4
• Ensure all schemes of learning are in place and reviewed in line with the faculty and school expectations
• Lead and support members of the department in line with performance management criteria
• Ensure all resources are ordered and administration complete to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum
• Organise and administer the moderation of KS4, in line with the expectations from the exam board
• Coordinate the PE contribution towards extra-curricular provision

For further information about the post prior to application, please contact Naomi Keane at recruitment@fernwood.school