We are looking to appoint a passionate and highly driven Head of Physical Education who has the vision and ambition to lead a talented and successful department. The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge and an excellent understanding of the curriculum, with the ability to motivate students through inspirational, personalised teaching.

PE is taught through Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and GCSE PE, BTEC Sport, Health & Social Care, Travel & Tourism and A Level PE are delivered by the PE department. The ability to teach one of these areas is desirable. 

The successful candidate will be able to lead the department with an unrelenting drive to continually develop and improve the delivery of PE learning to ensure our students have the highest quality experiences of PE across all Key Stages.

We encourage skilled and highly motivated practitioners of all levels of experience to apply. We are committed to supporting the right person to develop within this position through high quality leadership coaching.

This is an excellent opportunity:

• for a talented and inspiring teacher to join a thriving school
• to work with students who are committed to their learning and passionate about their own development
• to further develop an already high functioning department of 9 skilled teachers
• to lead the ongoing development and embedding of a high-quality PE curriculum across KS3 through to KS5
• to work to raise the outcomes for all students by inspiring and motivating students and staff alike.

·      The department currently has eight full-time and one part-time members of staff and we are looking for an inspiring leader who has the highest of aspirations for both staff and students and who is committed and passionate about PE learning. Leadership experience is not essential but applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills required to lead a department and have an ambition for the very highest performance of the school.

The PE department offers an extensive range of co-curricular activities throughout the school year which is highly valued and well attended by our students. The successful candidate must be willing to oversee and participate in these opportunities for our students.

In every way the PE Department mirrors the aims and beliefs of the school.  All staff work hard, supported by a committed leadership team, to provide a safe and encouraging environment for learning.  Arden students love to acquire new knowledge and skills.  Our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver engaging, challenging lessons to committed students, supported by caring and supportive families.

The school has an excellent record of success at GCSE and A Level:

GCSEs - In summer 2024, the school’s Progress 8 score was +0.6, with an Attainment 8 score of 57.71, which shows the excellent attainment of our school.  68% of our students achieved a grade 5 in both English and Maths, with 82% achieving this at grade 4.  More than 40% of the GCSE grades awarded were grade 7 and above, with 23% being awarded at grade 8 & 9.

A Levels - In 2024 students achieved an average grade of a B. Our average points score of 40.06 demonstrates the excellent outcomes that our students achieve.  40% of grades awarded were A*/A and 69% of grades awarded were A*- B.

In return we can offer you:

A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors. 

Enthusiastic students who enjoy learning and engage positively in all aspects of school life.

Access to high quality continuing professional development and the opportunity for personal growth and development.

A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity.

Commitment to Middle Leader Development through:

·         Middle Leader cross trust training

·         Middle Leader progress meetings with Associate Head teacher and Executive Head teacher

·         Middle Leader support through highly effective SLT Line Manager

A Senior Leadership team who are committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students.

Use of your own personal laptop.

Teacher Pension.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Free on-site parking.

Children of staff who are permanently employed at Arden Academy are eligible for a ‘staff’ priority for Arden main school and Sixth Form admissions (please see Admissions on our school website for full details and eligibility criteria).

Arden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.