Head Of PE

Full Time

Impact North West Schools is a registered Independent special school working with young people aged 11 - 16,  who need support to transition back into their mainstream or specialist setting. We offer a variety of programmes depending on the needs of the young person and some, where it is in the child’s best interest, stay with INWS until Year 11. Our dedicated team of staff, work collaboratively to ensure successful outcomes for all our pupils.

Main purpose of Job

We are looking to appoint a Head of PE who will have a significant impact on the learning of pupils with additional needs. The role will involve leading a team of staff, planning and delivering a variety of high quality lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, to include GCSE and vocational qualifications.

The successful candidate will work in a secure and supportive environment that helps pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties overcome their challenges.

The position requires a candidate who can build relationships with children with SEMH difficulties and work in collaboration with colleagues to create an inclusive and supportive environment that is conducive to learning.

Duties and responsibilities

Design and implement a PE curriculum that promotes academic progress for all students

Ensure the PE curriculum is well-planned, sequenced, and relevant to the needs of Impact North West Schools students

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the PE curriculum, making adjustments as necessary to improve student outcomes

Ensure high quality teaching and subject knowledge of all staff in the PE department and provide training and coaching so all staff become experts.

Monitor and assess student progress in PE, using data to inform teaching strategies and interventions

Quality assure data within the subject to ensure it is accurate, reliable and valid.

Identify where pupils have learning gaps or are not making the expected progress, and make sure interventions target these.

Monitor the quality of teaching and learning across the subject, including book scrutinies, teacher planning scrutinies, lesson observations and learning walks.

Establish positive working relationships among colleagues, modelling effective team working and support.

Appraise colleagues and help them develop professionally following the school policy.

Audit, check and manage PE resources termly, to ensure they are available, up to date, varied and diverse, and match pupil and curriculum needs.

Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches

Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.

Work collaboratively with pastoral teams to address barriers to learning and promote emotional resilience

Organise enrichment activities to inspire students and foster a love of learning

Provide leadership and guidance to the PE department, ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to teaching and learning

 

Requirements

UK QTS or equivalent.

Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the PE curriculum, including current best practices and research.

An ability to be flexible in the subjects that are taught.

Excellent teaching and assessment skills, with the ability to adapt to the needs of SEMH students

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families

Data analysis and interpretation skills, to use assessment information to inform teaching and learning

Commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to share best practises with colleagues

Ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment, using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively

To follow our safeguarding policy and ensure all students are safe at all times.

 

You will be

Flexible around the needs of the school and pupils.

A committed Teacher who works in line with the school behaviour policy.

Able to modify challenging behaviour in a firm but supportive manner.

Child centred.

Flexible with a good sense of humour.

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of children.

Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school.

Integrity, honesty and fairness.

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Commitment to equality.

SEN experience desirable.

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

Impact North West Schools (INWS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its school. INWS complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. In order to meet this, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Application Stage

All applicants are scrutinised to verify identity and academic or vocational qualifications.

Professional references are requested using our standard proforma for shortlisted candidates.

References must cover a period of the last 5 years of employment. As a minimum these should be from the two most recent employers. References are checked against previous employment history and gaps in employment.

Professional references must be obtained from professional email addresses.

The application form requires applicants to complete a disclosure of any criminal convictions.

Shortlisting

Only those candidates meeting the criteria outlined in the person specification will be shortlisted.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will take part in an in-depth interview and selection process.

Candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in employment in their application form and this includes their employment history.

Candidates at the end of their interview will be reminded of their responsibility to disclose criminal convictions that are subject to DBS check if they have not already done so on the application.

Appointment

Disclosure and Barring Service and other pre-employment compliance checks.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be required for all appointed posts.

Keeping Children Safe in Education declaration.

Further identity checks to determine you are who you say you are.

Inclusion on our Single Central Record (SCR).

Prohibition checks for appropriate applicants.

Proof of right to work in the UK must also be provided.

Probation

All new staff will be subject to the INWS probation procedure for a period of six months.

The probation period is to enable the assessment of an employee’s suitability for the job for which they have been employed which includes the monitor and review of the performance of new staff in relation to duties, skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the job description and person specification.

This will also include an employee’s suitability to work with children and young people and their commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Equal Opportunities

INWS recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve, a diverse workforce which includes people from all backgrounds.

INWS takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and tolerance irrespective of their individual differences.

This commitment extends beyond the relationship between and conduct of employees and potential employees, to the whole community.

INWS is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations between all. 

General Data Protection Regulation

INWS is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.

By signing a contract of employment you will agree for INWS , and/or agents appointed by the Trust, to process your personal data, including “sensitive personal data” as defined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), for the purposes of the operation, management, security and/ or administration, as well as, complying with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.

The information you provide (except Equality Monitoring Information) may be shared with partner organisations that provide services to INWS.

Impact North West Schools Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

 

 

Application form to be sent to schooloffice@impactnorthwestschools.org.uk