Director of Sport

-Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, L5 – L9 (£61,003 - £66,402) {This is subject to the National Pay Award}

-Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

-To Start: January 2025

-Location: 352 Commercial Road London, E1 0LB, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

There is a wave of change at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement?

We seek to appoint an exceptional Director of Sport who has a proven track record to lead the PE department which has a strong reputation. We are looking for someone with the drive, ideas and management experience to help maintain the high standards of the school.

Bishop Challoner Catholic School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive co-educational academy for students aged 11-18, located in the heart of East London. We pride ourselves on welcoming and valuing every individual, fostering a strong sense of belonging for all. Situated in an area of relatively high deprivation, Bishop Challoner is committed to transforming the life opportunities of our students. If you are passionate about making a difference through education, this is the place for you. Our state-of-the-art buildings and facilities, combined with our dedicated and professional staff, create an exciting and supportive environment for both teaching and career development. 

PE is an extremely popular subject at Bishop Challoner, attracting high numbers at GCSE. The successful candidate will be innovative, as well as having the management skills to move Girls’ and Boys’ PE forward. We offer an inspiring curriculum that promotes core sports and skills. You will have the opportunity to teach a range of accredited courses such as AS/A2, GCSE, BTEC L2/3, JSLA and CSLA leadership awards, as well as an Elite athlete programme.

The PE department is extremely committed to providing a safe, relevant, enjoyable and all-inclusive curriculum. As a school we recognise the role that sport can play in the holistic development of a young person and the integral role this plays in society. The PE department provides a wide variety of sports, ensuring that pupils can pursue their sporting interests both inside and outside of school. In addition to providing an inclusive curriculum we are a school that actively encourages the pursuit of sporting excellence. We have a number of students and sports teams that compete at a regional and national level with our most successful sports being football, basketball and athletics.

Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust in Inner London. We currently have five academies and plan to grow and add further academies to our family.

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practicing Catholic to apply. Visits to the school in advance of application are warmly encouraged.

We Offer:

·      A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels.

·      A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm with be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.

·      A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.

·      Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests.

·      Free gym on site.

·      Cycle to work scheme.

·      On site cycle storage.

·      Free breakfast twice a week.

·      Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee.

·      A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school.

·      A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff.

OFSTED Quotes:

·      “Pupils value their education”

·      “Positive about the changes and routines that new leaders introduced”

·      “New leaders and governors are ambitious and have set high expectations for all. They set about making important changes and have brought about notable improvements” (November 2021)

We are looking for professionals with:

·      The willingness to support our Catholic Ethos and mission.

·      Have the energy and commitment and vision to make a real difference.

·      Evidence of excellent classroom practice or the potential to achieve it.

·      A track record of successful student outcomes across the Key Stages.

·      High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour.

·      Have the ability to inspire and motivate and be able to develop the potential of colleagues and students.

·      Passion for providing an extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities for our young people.

·      Proven track record in raising performance in PE.

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca at bishopchalloner@hays.com or call us on 0207 259 8770 for more information.

Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Closing Date: immediate, no later than Friday 18th October 2024 at 12 noon

Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube. 

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please also find the details of our Safeguarding Policy, Staff Code of Conduct and Safer Recruitment