Post Title: Head of PE

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To lead the promotion of PE in the school creating a strong positive culture within the subject
• To lead the development and delivery of high quality teaching and learning
• To ensure all students make good or outstanding progress
• To manage and lead the PE Department
• To ensure highly effective curriculum and lesson content across the team
• To ensure high quality performance across the PE team
• To monitor and track student progress and ensure effective interventions
• To take an active and supportive part in the management of the school, helping to plan, formulate and deliver academic and pastoral policy
• To support the ethos of the school, helping to create and maintain positive links between the school, home and the local community
• To lead the organisation and delivery of extra-curricular provision

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Name and position of immediate line manager: Assistant Principal

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES AS A TEACHER

The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document. It may be modified by the Principal, with consultation, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.

• To fulfil all the requirements and duties set out in the current Teachers Pay and Conditions Documents relating to the conditions of employment for teachers, as well as the relevant standards for teachers.
• To teach and ensure exceptional progress for all pupils assigned to him/her in the allocated classes.
• To follow all College policies in relation to teaching, learning and assessment and the care and management of students’ and health and safety.
• To undertake pastoral duties as required with due regard to all policies and procedures relating to: attendance, progress, pastoral welfare and management.
• To take part and lead in Appraisal procedures.
• To undertake continuous professional development.
• To be a form tutor and carry out the duties of this role if required.
• To lead effective subject department meetings.
• To work with teachers from other departments to share good practice.
• To ensure highly effective schemes of work
• To promote the vision, culture and ethos of the college.
• To undertake any other duties which the Principal may reasonably require.
• To foster high standards of hygiene and safety in all practical lessons.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THIS POST

Curriculum:

• To lead and support the development of teaching and learning in PE in conjunction with the agreed aims and policies of the college.
• To lead the development of appropriate resources and schemes of work and teaching strategies in PE in line with college objectives and development plan.
• To develop assessment opportunities which help learners to take responsibility for their learning in PE.
• To promote teaching and learning styles which stimulate learning interest and student involvement in learning in PE.
• To ensure that teaching and learning methods are inclusive within PE.
• To investigate, research and respond to initiatives in PE teaching and learning at national, regional and local levels and to disseminate findings to the Curriculum Area.

Staffing and Staff Development:

• To be an exemplar of teaching skills, lead the improvement of teaching skills as well as taking a leadership role in developing, implementing and evaluating policies within the department.
• To model outstanding planning, assessment and teaching in order to support staff within the department to achieve high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.
• To liaise effectively with colleagues and SLT to ensure consistency of approach in teaching and learning across the college.
• To support teachers of PE with regard to the delivery of schemes of work, assessment and teaching strategies.
• To ensure that staff development needs are identified and addressed.
• To contribute to Appraisal processes, acting as a reviewer for staff within the Curriculum Area.
• To support trainee teachers and NQTs where requested by the Principal.
• To assist with the recruitment and appointment of staff within the Curriculum Area.
• To assist and support staff who are experiencing difficulties within the classroom outside of the Curriculum Area if required.
• Prepare and run professional development courses for staff.
• Design programmes of support for individuals.
• Provide model lessons.
• Support colleagues in developing strategies to improve outcomes for pupils experiencing difficulties, including individuals/groups that are under attaining or are at risk of doing so.
• Keep colleagues up to date with developments in best practice identified through networks and research

Self-Evaluation and Planning:

• To lead on self-evaluation procedures and development plan processes related to teaching and learning in line with college procedures within PE.
• To develop portfolios of exemplar student work, lesson plans and other teaching and learning resources.
• To contribute and adhere to the college procedures for lesson observations and learning walks.
• To seek and implement modification and improvements in teaching and learning within PE.
• Be proactive in seeking out networks and research in order to identify best practice and latest developments.

Leadership:

• To work with SLT in addressing teaching and learning issues that arise from the monitoring and analysis of student performance data and ensure that action is followed up.
• Motivate, challenge and inspire colleagues to provide outstanding provision for our pupils, leading to outstanding outcomes.
• Provide an excellent role model for pupils and for staff, by classroom practice and behaviour that sets a standard for others.
• To adhere to and promote college policies on equal opportunities.
• Work with colleagues to develop an innovative and creative curriculum designed around the particular needs of our pupils.
• Develop a coherent, shared vision for learning through teamwork, collaboration and sharing of best practice, ensuring a consistent of approach to teaching.
• Seek out best practice through networks and research, to share with colleagues.
• Use data analysis to identify trends in attainment and to identify individuals/groups that are under attaining or are at risk of doing so. Identify patterns of attainment.
• Use data analysis to identify areas where individuals/groups of colleagues or the whole college may need support in order to improve outcomes for pupils.
• Support or lead strategies for accelerating the progress for particular individuals or groups of underachieving pupils.
• Contribute to appraisal.

Communications:

• To ensure that all members of the PE Dept are familiar with the teaching and learning aims and objectives of the curriculum area and the college.
• To ensure effective communication with PE staff and the wider staff.
• To run highly effective subject meetings.
• To contribute to the development of effective subject links with partner schools, colleges, external agencies and the community; attending necessary liaison events in partner colleges and to promote the college at Open Days/Evenings and other events in the wider community if required.

Management of Resources:

• To identify resource needs and to contribute to the efficient and effective use of teaching and learning resources.
• To trial new teaching resources and methods and review their success and monitor their effectiveness.
• To comply with all college policies and formulate subject polices as required.

Safeguarding and Health and Safety:

• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the college.
• To be responsible for the Health and Safety of the areas in which you work.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and accountabilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

The College will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the Job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment of any employee who develops a disabling condition.

This Job Description is current at the date shown but following consultation with you, may be changed by Leadership to reflect or anticipate changes in the Job which are commensurate with the salary and Job Title.