Assistant Head of Physical Education (girls) Maternity Cover - Croydon
Required for: April 2025
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Salary: MPS including Outer London Allowance + TLR 2A (£3,396.00)
Closing date: Thursday 13th February 2025
Interview date: tbc
We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring, well-organised individual to assist the Head of Department with a greater emphasis on girls PE.
You will be required to assist with the monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning within the department through established procedures (observations, monitoring of assessment and recording). Assist with the reorganisation and monitoring of departmental resources.Plan and organise departmental visits and extra-curricular activities. Cover a wide range of different sports and physical activities and provide pupils and students with the opportunity to develop and improve their physical and social abilities.
Applicants need to be able to manage pupils and students and be able to motivate and encourage them to take part in all lessons. You will need to work well as part of a team as well as independently and also be able to work with learning support assistants.
Key responsibilities- Assist/Deputise for the Head of Department (girls)
- Have an excellent knowledge of the Physical Education Curriculum
- Teach Year 7 to Year 13 Physical Education (which may include GCSE and A Level PE)
- Be an important part of a highly committed department
- Be part of a school that has been in Croydon for over 300 years, with strong
- Develop professionally and personally in a secure, but lively atmosphere
- Contribute to our pastoral care and our Christian ethos
- Plan and organise a wide range of extra-curricular activities on site and off site
Archbishop Tenison's is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau; online checks will be carried out.
Application Process: Please submit your application and covering letter to Mr Parrish, Headteacher detailing your suitability for the role by 13th February 2025. Please visit the staff recruitment page via the school website https://www.archten.croydon.sch.uk/staffrecruitment.
Total number of pupils - 796 pupils (Sixth Form 77)
Exam Results can be viewed via - https://www.archten.croydon.sch.uk/academicresults .
An initial phone call or visit to explore possibilities and express interest is much encouraged. Please email Mrs Andrew, Headteacher's PA via patoheadteacher@archten.croydon.sch.uk or call 020 8688 4014.