Strategic Lead for Sport and Enrichment at Eastbrook School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2025/ES/42440

Location

Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Leadership L10-L14

Closing Date

Midnight, 31st Jan 2025

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Strategic Lead for Sport and Enrichment

Full Time, Permanent

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Salary scale: Leadership L10-L14

Would you like to work with talented committed students? Would you like a supportive SLT that values Physical Education?

Are you interested in having specialist rooms, facilities and equipment?

The PE Department at Eastbrook School is committed to inspiring a lifelong love of physical activity and promoting health and well-being. We are seeking a Strategic Lead for PE to drive the vision and development of the department. This role involves leading curriculum, fostering excellence in teaching, and creating opportunities for students to excel in both sports and fitness. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader, passionate about physical education, and dedicated to shaping the department to positively impact the lives of our students.

Eastbrook school is an all through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The secondary school has served the local community since the 1930s but has transferred into a new, state of the art building in 2017. In December 2021. Eastbrook School was graded as ‘good’ by OFSTED noting that ‘leaders and staff have embedded a culture of high expectations’ and that ‘pupils feel safe and supported’.

The successful candidate will be able:

•Manage a thriving and well-supported department with extensive resources and investment.

•Cultivate a dynamic curriculum, driving academic excellence in the PE Department.

•A commitment to Eastbrook expectations and ethos.

•Strong subject knowledge across a range of subjects.

•A desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the progress of our students.

•The ability to enthuse all young people.

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders.

•Self-motivation and be committed to further professional development.

In return we offer:

•A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community.

•A student-centred, progress focused ethos.

•The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.

•A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.

•A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.

•Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.

•A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.

Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.