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The PE Department at Dunottar is a forward thinking and dynamic department which focuses on promoting a love, passion and enjoyment of sport and physical activity through enthusiastic, outstanding and innovative delivery. Pupils enjoy over three hours of timetabled physical activity each week, with a broad co-curricular programme to support this. The majority of sporting fixtures take place on Saturday mornings, and a healthy fixtures calendar is established in the pupils' major sports of netball, football and cricket for girls and rugby, football and cricket for boys. The PE Department is well-equipped with facilities both on our main site and at high quality local specialist venues. Dunottar has exciting partnerships with Old Reigatians, South Park FC and Dorking Wanderers. Academic PE is offered to our pupils at both GCSE and A Level where the AQA specifications are followed.

As a result, both of our school's expansion, and the ever-increasing uptake of PE (both as an academic subject and for co-curricular activities), we are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Head of Academic PE who shares our passion for physical learning and can help us build on our thriving sporting community. The ideal candidate will have the vision, enthusiasm and energy to help further develop the work of the department, alongside contributing to the school's co-curricular programme. We would be pleased to hear from a graduate, ECT or more experienced teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspirational teacher to join the PE Department here at Dunottar.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Academic PE on a full-time basis for September 2024. Part time applications will be considered depending on the level of flexibility offered. This role will suit a practitioner with an ability to stimulate curiosity and interest in PE and Academic PE. The successful candidate must be prepared to give full commitment to the aims and ethos of the department and to Dunottar School. In return we can offer all the benefits of working in a thriving and collegiate school environment.

Main Responsibilities

Have high expectations of pupilsCreate a stimulating and positive learning environmentShow a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainment of the pupils, and that these have been taken into account when planning lessonsMaintain up-to-date records of attendance, assessment, planning, reports and communication with parentsContribute to curriculum planning, including the development of schemes of workContribute to the departmental extra-curricular programmeParticipate in ongoing professional development related to new developments in Academic PE and PEAttend staff and departmental meetingsPromote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact The Role

Strategic direction and development of Academic Physical Education

Provide dynamic and inspirational leadership of A Level and GCSE PE, and work alongside the Director of Sport to develop the KS3 curriculumTo be a passionate and inspirational leader of Academic PE through role modelling and leading by exampleBe responsible for the strategic leadership of Academic PE with a focus on continuous improvement Deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning across the department and promote best practiceIn conjunction with other departments, share best practice and collaborate to ensure the best outcomes for the pupilsEnsure that Curriculum Physical Education continues to develop as a high-profile subject at the schoolBe responsible for the monitoring and tracking of pupil progress in their Academic PE Have a clear view of the aims of the Academic PE courses and ensure that these are deliveredBe responsible for planning both the practical and theory aspects of the courses, sharing resources and ensuring the team are consistent in their approachEnsure that schemes of work are up to date and followed To plan and deliver an Academic PE development planOversee budgets allocated to Academic PE teachingTo liaise with the Director of Sport to ensure that staff deployment into Academic PE is ensuring the pupils have access to the best teaching at GCSE and A LevelThrough coaching and mentoring, actively help other members of the department to develop their curriculum teaching and effectively delegate responsibilities for aspects of the department's work Curriculum teaching:Ensure that all students are assessed regularly in line with both the PE Department's and the school's Quality Assurance policies Ensure all pupils are following an appropriate scheme of work that will enable them to have access to all aspects of the specificationsBe responsible for the setting of internal examinations and organise the marking Attend standardisation and support meetings run by relevant exam boards to ensure the course is in line with current guidanceBe responsible for assessing all practical work according to exam board criteriaEnsure that the department possesses relevant course resourcesProvide analysis to the Director of Sport on all examination performance Management of Academic PE:Work with the Director of Sport to balance the time and resources needed for PE with other aspects of the calendar in this busy schoolBe a key member of the Physical Education department, teaching a timetable of lessons and games as appropriate, working closely with the Director of SportContribute to the school's sporting provision at weekendsHold regular, minuted department meetings to share Academic PE information across the teamAttend Heads of Department MeetingsUpdate the Department Handbook annuallyEncourage staff training and provide opportunities for the members of the team to widen their teaching experienceLiaise with the Assistant Director of Sport in mentoring PGCE students and ECTs

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