This fixed-term Coordinator of PE post at Harris Academy Beckenham runs to August 2027 and is for an experienced subject leader. The work centres on building the PE curriculum, systems and teaching across KS3 to sixth form, with responsibility for student progress and staff deployment. The role also leads staff development through coaching and in-house training, and drives literacy within the subject. Applicants need QTS and at least three years' teaching experience, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Establish outstanding PE provision, including programmes, systems and structures aligned to the academy's vision and values
- Be accountable for student progress and development across KS3, KS4 and sixth form, including agreed achievement targets
- Ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject through ongoing improvement
- Provide an engaging, relevant and differentiated curriculum in line with academy aims and policies
- Ensure school policies and procedures are applied consistently by all subject colleagues
- Manage and deploy teaching and support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject, working with the MLG/ALG
- Lead literacy development within the subject to raise standards across the academy
Qualifications
- QTS or equivalent
- Relevant undergraduate degree
Experience
- Minimum of three years' teaching experience
- Experience of delivering high-quality INSET within the subject area
- Experience of using coaching as a model for ongoing professional development
- Proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader or classroom practitioner
- Experience of monitoring, evaluation and review processes that produce performance data to improve teaching and learning
- Recent experience of innovative curriculum development, and of embedding new teaching strategies and managing change
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
- Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Good ICT skills and experience of using new technologies to raise achievement
- Ideas on using language, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum to raise standards
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Further qualifications and evidence of continuous self-development and updated subject knowledge
- Experience at KS5
- Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools
- Evidence of leading, supporting and managing individuals and teams
What’s offered
- Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
- Annual Loyalty Bonus
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional development pathways through the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
- Career development and progression opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
