Curriculum Leader of PE

Full Time MPR/UPR TLR 2c WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Curriculum Leader of PE with a love for their subject to join our vibrant and supportive team. There are currently six specialist teachers who enjoy a range of adaptive teaching approaches, both contributing to the academic and pastoral life of the school. Cove School has an ambitious and dynamic PE department where high-quality teaching and pupil engagement is embedded across the curriculum. The PE department benefits from an excellent range of dedicated indoor and outdoor facilities. The PE team offer a wide variety of sports, fitness and extra-curricular activities. The team leads the Duke of Edinburgh Award across the school, works closely with our primary feeder schools, and engages with a wide range of cross-curricular work within the school. As Curriculum Leader, you will play a key role in fostering a positive team culture, supporting staff development, monitoring pupil progress and ensuring that the department continues to thrive and contribute to the wider success of the school. The successful candidate will have a clear vision for the future development of PE, with the ability to inspire both pupils and staff. They will be committed to raising standards, developing an innovative and inclusive curriculum, and expanding extra-curricular opportunities for pupils of all abilities. We are looking to appoint a colleague who will: Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils Have excellent subject knowledge Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11 Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme T