Head of PE

What skills and experience we're looking forCheck you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.ResponsibilitiesOperational & Strategic PlanningLead the implementation of an effective Subject Development Plan developed with the Senior Leadership Team.Maintain subject documentation that supports relevant whole school policiesRegularly review provision in PE to ensure that the curriculum is fit for purposeWork with the SLT to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for PE provision across the schoolKeep up-to-date with local and national developments and thinking in PE pedagogyEstablish contacts within key organisations for the development of PEWhere appropriate participate in relevant professional networks for the development of PEShare best practice for raising standards in PE with colleagues and provide support and training for colleagues where appropriateMonitor and respond to curriculum developments and initiatives at local and national levelsEnsure that assessment in PE is effective and is carried out in line with school policyEnsure that daily classroom practice addresses the individual needs of the studentsEnsure a full programme of extra-curricular sport is available to all pupils regardless of aptitude or abilityEnsure professional accountability for students’ progress and attainment in PEFoster good relationships and liaison with parents, carers and others involved in supporting students’ learningMaintain accurate and up-to-date information concerning students’ progress and achievement in PE and arrange interventions to raise standards where necessaryProvide the SLT with relevant information relating to the provision for the progress of students in PEReport regularly to the SLT on quality of teaching, learning and standards in PEEnsure a positive climate for learning and uphold set expectations in PEUse data analysis to track student performance in PE across different groupsLead the planning of schemes of work to maximise the learning opportunities of students of all abilitiesMeet the needs of students, including the management of behaviour and its impact on learningConduct lesson observations as a means of sharing best practice and coachingIdentify training needs of staff in the department.Manage the accommodation to ensure the environment is conducive to learningMonitor resources and maintain the curriculum budget for PEEnsure that curriculum resources are used effectively in PEPerformance ManagementLine-manage members of the departmental team and monitor performanceSet challenging objectives; ensure developments reflect school, departmental and individual needs and aspirationsUse comparative data to identify individual teacher performanceEnsure up-to-date knowledge in terms of teaching pedagogy and subject knowledge for staff in the departmentEnsure all statutory requirements are metDemonstrate a clear commitment to your own and others’ professional developmentWhat the school offers its staffThe Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Head of PE to join this Catholic 11 – 18 comprehensive school judged “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “Outstanding” by the Archdiocese of Southwark in June 2025.It is an exciting time to join St John Bosco College as we continue our journey towards being an outstanding school, in our state‑of‑the‑art building in the heart of Battersea. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. The successful candidate will receive a full programme of CPD and have opportunities for career development within the school. xpwpeyx Commitment to safeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.#J-18808-Ljbffr