Head of Department for PE, Health and Vocational Studies

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We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and passionate female PE teacher to join our team and lead our PE, Health and Vocational Studies department at Parkside Community School. They will be a highly effective PE teacher and leader, who is able to support, motivate and encourage students to achieve their best. We encourage applications from current or aspiring leaders who have the skills and vision to drive excellence across PE and vocational subjects within the department. 

This role’s requirements are outlined below:

• An effective leader of the PE curriculum area
• A strong line manager for a suite of vocational subjects within the department
• A committed and detail-focused Lead Internal Verifier (Lead IV) to support the delivery and quality assurance of vocational qualifications at Key Stage 4
• A dedicated extracurricular lead for whole school activities

Due to the nature of the role, which involves delivering PE lessons to female students and supervising changing facilities, this post is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The position is a great match for someone who believes that schools have the power to transform lives and must:

• be truly inclusive and focus on the wellbeing and progress of every child to unlock potential
• remove all barriers to social mobility so no doors are closed
• enable students to make the most of their talents, and live life in all its fullness
• enable young people to be aspirational and give them the tools to surpass their personal and academic targets

What we offer:

• a small and friendly school
• fantastic students
• an ambitious and supportive staff body
• huge support and progression opportunities
• excellent support from the Embark Federation central team
• excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools
• an impressive range of Embark employee benefits
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Please review the Recruitment Pack for more information.

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our very special school. In order to arrange this or to have an informal discussion please contact Leanne Asher, Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education (lasher@parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk)  

Applications should be made via My New Term. 

Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 9.00am on the Closing Date.

Provisional Interview Date: 21 May 2025

Please apply using the link below

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149370/EDV-2025-PCS-59840

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.