Deputy Head of Physical Education

Job Description: Deputy Head of Physical Education

Location: South East England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £180 - £215 Per day

Qualifications:

• Good honours degree or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status

Job Duties:

• Assist the Head of Physical Education in the overall management and development of the department
• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality Physical Education lessons to students
• Support the implementation of the school's Physical Education curriculum
• Lead and coordinate extracurricular sports activities and events
• Monitor and track student progress and provide feedback to students, parents, and colleagues
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a cohesive approach to Physical Education within the school

Required Qualifications:

• Good honours degree or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status

Education:

• Degree in Physical Education or related field
• Teaching qualification

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in Physical Education
• Experience in a leadership or management role within a school setting

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth understanding of the Physical Education curriculum
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Proficient in using technology to enhance teaching and learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Education or Physical Education
• Coaching qualifications in a specific sport

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced school environment
• Regular interaction with students, parents, and colleagues
• Involvement in extracurricular activities and events
• Full-time position with occasional weekend or evening responsibilities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.