Head of PE

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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy are looking to appoint to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher to lead, manage and provide strategic direction for our PE Department at STM.

We are looking for an experienced PE Teacher with specialism in Football, Cricket, Rugby, Trampolining, Basketball and Athletics.

You will be responsible for:

• Strategic direction and development of the subject with the support of, and under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team and Headteacher. 
• To lead the continuing development of high quality learning and teaching in all key stages in PE. 
• To have an enthusiasm for the subject, which motivates and supports other staff and encourages a shared understanding of the contribution the subject can make to all aspects of pupils’ lives. 

 What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an inspiring leader with a passion for raising achievement across the department and the confidence to take ownership of a subject area. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for our PE Department, ensuring that the needs of all students are met and promoting amongst the pupils a keen interest and desire to learn PE.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

 For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

Please apply using the link below:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146128/EDV-2025-STMCVA-72006

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.