Head of Physical Education (Deputy Director of Learning, Creative Faculty)

Who we’re looking for

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, with its long-standing tradition of academic and sporting excellence, is seeking to appoint an inspiring Deputy Director of Learning (Physical Education) within our Creative Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to build on our strong sporting heritage and further enhance the profile of sport across the school.

Working closely alongside the Director of Learning for the Creative Faculty, who has oversight of Physical Education, Music, Art and Technology, the Deputy Director of Learning will support wider faculty leadership while taking full responsibility for leading Physical Education. This includes shaping vision, curriculum design and securing strong outcomes for all learners.

We are looking for a candidate who will nurture and develop a passion for sport in every student, driving both participation and high performance. The successful applicant will also expand and enhance a rich extra-curricular programme, providing opportunities at local, national and international levels.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking educator committed to developing talent, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring every student can fulfil their potential through sport.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.