Assistant Head of Department, Physical Education

Robert Gordon’s College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring full time Assistant Head of Department in our Physical Education team to assist with the leading of learning in a dynamic department.  Robert Gordon’s College has a sector leading and exciting 3-18 PE and Sports Curriculum and Co-curricular programme.  This post will be available from the new school year, in August 2025.

The PE Department has 14 members of Physical Education staff including the Head of Physical Education, an Assistant Head of Department and a Director of Sport. In addition there are 5 full-time Sport coaches, 4 swimming instructors and multiple ad-hoc coaches who all contribute to the delivery of the core curriculum for which the Head of PE is responsible, and the Co-Curriculum for which the Director of Sport is responsible.

PE and Sport is a major part of life at RGC. As well as our PE, Swimming, and Strength & Conditioning facilities at our Schoolhill campus in the city centre, we have a 39-acre PE and Sport ground at Countesswells to the west end of the city. 

The successful applicant will be expected to create an effective working environment which offers support and encouragement to all pupils to contribute to the development of Physical Education and Sport in both the Junior and Senior Departments.  They will be expected to be able to teach PE and Sport throughout the 3-18 curriculum and also be actively involved in co-curricular activities including coaching and organising sports to a high level.  Full participation in Saturday sport, leading a team, is essential.  

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of PE at the College through an ability to undertake successfully the following tasks:

• Teach Physical Education from Nursery to S6, including certificated PE courses;
• To create an effective teaching and learning environment which offers support and encouragement to pupils;
• Implement National Guidelines;
• Teaching and leading certificated National 5 and Higher Physical Education
• Be actively involved in co-curricular activities and full participation in Saturday sport;
• To maintain appropriate records of pupil performance and assessment;
• Parent Liaison;
• Tracking and monitoring; 
• Support the Head of PE in all matters relating to departmental organisation and pupil experiences; and
• Be expected to contribute to the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Junior and Senior School liaison;
• Coordinating certified PE courses – practical performance assessments and theory portfolio and exams;
• Coordinating the provision of Support for Learning in the Department;
• Responsible for PE core curriculum and facility rotation;
• Updating the departmental schemes of work and handbook;
• Administration of assessment and coordination of reporting;
• Parental liaison as required;
• Maintaining and updating the departmental tracking system;
• Monitoring and development of effective resources for learning and teaching for the 3 -18 curriculum;
• Maintenance and requisition of materials and equipment;
• Health and Safety in the department;
• Mentoring of probationer and student teachers;
• Conducting Professional Review & Development interviews;
• Organisation of curricular excursions as appropriate.

Whole School

• Learning and Teaching – approaches and best practice;
• National initiatives in Learning and Teaching.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important.

The Salary will be based on the national SNCT scale, together with the Robert Gordon’s Allowance above SNCT scale. Candidates will be expected to be willing to actively participate in the College’s vibrant co-curricular programme. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.

Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Membership of the Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme, or access to an optional parallel pension scheme;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• A Bike to Work scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer;
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check. Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the GTCS.

The closing date for this post is Friday the 16th of May with the intention to interview candidates the following week.