Havelock Academy is now recruiting for a female Head of PE (Maternity Cover). This role could be your next career opportunity - providing the successful candidate with the chance to step into the Head of Department role for a period of maternity leave.  

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to drive our PE department to success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

We are looking for a female to oversee curricular and extra-curricular PE for a fixed term period (length to be confirmed).

The responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the PE teaching team, including any ECTs, trainees, coaches and any cover staff
• To inspire and motivate students from across the academy to engage fully with sport in and out of lessons
• To inspire and motivate staff from across the academy to support the wider sport offer
• To ensure the curriculum is planned across key stages, with appropriate resourcing
• To oversee PE enrichment, including supporting DRET Sport enrichment staff
• To liaise with middle/senior leaders accordingly to ensure the qualification subjects are compliant and all deadlines are met
• To maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of the teaching of your subject(s) and take account of wider curriculum developments which are relevant to your work.
• To contribute to the academy and trust enrichment programmes.

This is a temporary position to cover the duration of a maternity leave. 

About our Academy

Havelock Academy is the founding academy in the David Ross Education Trust and world class sport provision has been the vision of our sponsor from the very start of this journey, back in 2007. Havelock has 8 houses which compete in house sport competitions throughout the year, as well as providing a cultural backdrop for the academy.

Salary & Benefits

·         L1-L5 £51,773-£57,137 FTE per annum

·         Teacher's Pension Scheme 

• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme 

Who we are looking for  

Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above

Qualified Teacher Status

Evidence of applying continued professional development

Understanding of the current curriculum discussions within your subject

Have taught across the key stages

A thorough up to date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively

About The David Ross Education Trust 

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. 

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential.  Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff. 

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2–19 with a broad range of special educational needs.  As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale.  At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education.  We are committed to ensuring that every child – regardless of their background – has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities.  From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character. 

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.   

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. 

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. 

Apply now 

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy. 

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.  

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. 

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. 

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.