Inner London MPS / UPR + TLR 2a (£3,017 per annum)

Would you like to work in a small school in a big community? At Prendergast Vale School we believe all our pupils can achieve success in life by working hard and being kind.

We wish to appoint a Head of PE to lead and manage our PE Department from September 2023. We have excellent sporting facilities with a fully equipped Sports Hall and a multi-use games area.

The successful candidate will be a committed and experienced teacher, who is a highly effective classroom practitioner, and has management aspirations within PE.

The role will include teaching PE across KS3 to KS4 including GCSE PE, providing leadership and management of staff, developing enrichment opportunities for students and demonstrating the ability and commitment to securing high standards of student achievement. You will also be responsible for developing students’ knowledge and awareness of a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing. A commitment to develop and participate in extra-curricular activities for students is essential.

The post is suitable for a fully qualified teacher looking to take a step into a middle leadership role and develop their career in an environment offering outstanding training and progression programmes to all.

Prendergast Vale School is an all-through school (3-16yrs old) in the heart of Lewisham and benefits from being part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools. Prendergast Vale is a Good School on a journey of improvement towards Outstanding.

We are committed to providing excellent CPD for aspiring Middle Leaders and for all new staff we offer a comprehensive and supportive induction programme.  The successful candidate will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.

You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking staff and school leadership team who have students’ wellbeing, development and progress as their core purpose.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that our colleagues can enjoy, our students can benefit from, and where work complements life. For this reason, we encourage everyone to discuss with us their flexible working requirements during the recruitment process so that we can find the best working solution for them and their role.

To apply, please click here.

Closing date:             9:30am on Monday 27 March 2023   

Interviews:                 w/c 27 March 2023

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Appointment will be subject to qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.