Head of PE/Teacher of PE

Start: January 2025.

Closing date: 15th October 2024, 9am

Interviews 16th October

MPS + TLR

(Salary is entirely dependent on experience)

We have a great opportunity for either a Head of PE or a Teacher of PE to join our inspiring and growing School. Do you have what it takes to contribute towards and continue to drive the success at Lordswood Boys’ School? Do you have the passion and commitment to deliver outstanding provision of teaching at the school? If so, this role at Lordswood Boys’ School might be the best career move you ever make.

PE is a well-established subject within a dynamic faculty that encompasses Sports, Creative, and Performance disciplines. The successful candidate will either lead or become a member of a thriving PE department, teaching students PE and Games from Year 7 to Year 11. We seek a candidate who is prepared to take on a leadership role within the PE department, or someone that is looking to become a leader in the future, someone who is committed to promoting high-quality educational experiences through both the curriculum and extracurricular activities. The PE department already has two experienced colleagues with a Director of Sport and a Director of the SCP (Sport, Creative & Performance) Faculty bringing a wealth of experience to the team. The department is thriving with an array of different sports on the curriculum including the Elite Sports Academy with both elite cricket and elite football clubs that are a thriving part of the provision that students experience. The sports facilities at the school include a first class sports hall with a brand new climbing wall, courts, fields and access to both tennis courts and a 4G pitch. These facilities mean sport as part of the curriculum and extra-curricular provision is at the centre of the fun and competition at the school.  

About Lordswood Boys’ School

Lordswood Boys’ School is part of the Central Academies Trust (CAT). CAT was formed in September 2017 to specifically sponsor Lordswood Boys’ School with one ambition in vastly improving the life chances of the young men the school serves. An educational Trust with members and directors drawn from the highest achieving and highest profile schools in Coventry and Birmingham. Led by our Chief Executive, Mr Lee Williams the Trust incorporates members and directors from industry and higher education amongst other fields. Committed to raising achievement in challenging schools and to securing the highest of high equity, we will work relentlessly to change young lives in the Midlands. Any professional that joins in with our mission will have opportunities to work across our schools in the coming years as we seek to develop and promote our own staff into outstanding school improvement experts or leaders of curriculum innovation and world class standards in education. We do not lack ambition.

These are reasons why you might want to join us:

●     Lordswood Boys’ School was inspected by Ofsted on 15th & 16th February 2022 and was graded as a Good School. Read our inspection report by clicking here.

●     The brand-new school building opened in March 2020.

●     You have a track record in organising and managing different tasks and can work under pressure.

●     The school is expanding rapidly with 665 students currently on role.

●     All employees have access to our Westfield Cash Plan which covers expenses such as optical, dental, well-being, etc.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a teacher with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented teachers looking to extend their experience.

As a Head of Department or a member of the PE team, you will work with the current Director of Learning with oversight of the department to develop an engaging and challenging curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, require further information or an informal discussion contact Rajdip Kaur Kang, Head of School, details as follows:

E: r.kang@lordswoodboys.co.uk

T: 0121-464 2837

Our Commitment

Lordswood Boys’ School is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Candidates will be required to submit the names of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer.

Please specify the role you are applying for (Teacher of PE or Head of PE) on the application form. Candidates will be expected to inform us of their salary aspirations. The school is prepared to negotiate to secure the right colleague based on experience.

Closing date: 15th October 2024, 9am.