Head of PE La Retraite RC Girls' School

Head of Physical Education sought for secondary school in Balham

Salary: inner London Pay Scales plus TLR payment (£11751 per annum)

Hours: Full-time

Permanent?: Yes

To Start: As soon as possible

Applications Close: Monday 10th February 2025

Shortlisting: Tuesday 11th February 2025

Interviews: Thursday 13th February 2025

Job Description:

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls’ School is an ambitious, collaborative, diverse and dynamic school where innovative teaching and learning is the norm, and everyone’s talents and aspirations are recognised, developed, and rewarded. The school has 1,200 students (incl. 365 students in the 6th Form) on roll.

The school achieved its third consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted in December 2023.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced PE teacher to lead our PE department. This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school in its drive for excellence and continuous improvement and we are looking for applicants who have a proven record of accomplishment of success, have a positive approach and are determined to make a difference to the lives of our young people.

Central to our offer is a community and environment that nurtures, challenges and supports, which fosters the expertise of our staff and allows us to offer a broad and innovative curriculum, to inspire learning at every level.

La Retraite is underpinned by the commitment of staff. By joining our team, you join a team of dedicated, like-minded, passionate colleagues in a welcoming staff body and our Catholic ethos welcomes students and staff of all faiths and none. If you believe you can add to our outstanding team, we would love to hear from you.

About You

• Be a qualified teacher with a proven track record of success in delivering high-quality PE education
• Have strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students
• Be passionate about developing students’ physical health, teamwork, and confidence
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning
• Be determined to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

What We Offer

• Endless opportunities for CPD to support your professional growth
• Dedicated weekly mentor hour for ECTs and PGCE students
• Two weeks paid work for ECTs starting early to support transition and induction
• Collaborative cross-curricular working parties to develop teaching and share best practices
• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
• Inner London weighting for competitive remuneration
• A two-week October half-term break
• A dedicated wellbeing programme and access to a healthcare scheme
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme and long-service awards

Tagged as: Leadership, Teaching

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