Teacher of PE

Physical Education is a popular and highly successful academic area of study at Denstone. The department currently comprises four full-time teachers, including the incumbent Head of Department, with a number of other members of staff also having an input into the overall PE programme. PE lessons exist in the curriculum with the aim of encouraging and challenging pupils to achieve their optimum, physically and mentally, through participation and, where appropriate, competition in a wide range of individual, racket and team sports. The department aims to stimulate and maintains pupil interest and enjoyment in physical activities and plays an important role in the College’s overall strategy to promote health and fitness for current and future lifestyles. Pupils are encouraged to understand the short and long term effects of exercise on the body, and the importance of safe practice in physical activities. Timetabled PE lessons aids young people in developing a range of desirable personal qualities such as, respect, self-discipline, determination, self-confidence, initiative and independent thinking. Teaching and learning in the department is intended to be fun, with pupils working individually and as part of a team in a variety of activities. All pupils in the Lower School (Years 7, 8 and 9) currently have timetabled Physical Education lessons. In our Fourth and Fifth Forms (Years 10 and 11), good numbers of pupils opt to study PE at GCSE. The department currently follows the OCR specification (J587 course). In recent years pupil outcomes have been excellent, with 68% of candidates gaining a grade 7 or better in the Summer. This qualification is weighted 60% on externally assessed examination papers and 40% on non-examination elements (30% practical performance and 10% written coursework). In the Sixth Form, the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate course is offered alongside the BTEC National Diploma and A Level PE course (OCR specification). Outcomes