Head of Sport

St Ives values the highest level of professionalism in its teachers. It is expected that all teachers will display a high level of knowledge and understanding of the subjects that they teach and communicate this enthusiastically to pupils. Teachers should have high expectations of their pupils and should display evidence of excellent planning and preparation. It is the responsibility of all teachers to create a stimulating and positive learning environment and to employ a range of teaching strategies, thus enabling all pupils to fulfil their academic potential. They should inspire trust and confidence.

The Head of Sport will lead and teach PE throughout the school with vision and enthusiasm.  

Specific responsibilities include:

• Teach inspirational physical education lessons and ensure the general day to day running and smooth operation of the PE Dept
• Coordinate the school PE Curriculum and the planning of it accordingly.
• Liaise with and support any other staff connected with the department and offer advice as required.
• Keep up to date with developments in the subject and be committed to own on-going professional development.
• Integrate assessment effectively into teaching and learning within the subject.
• Ensure the needs of all children are met, including provision for SEND or Talented, enabling all children to have the opportunity to reach their potential within the subject.
• Attend parent evenings, write reports and perform pastoral duties as required by Head.
• Plan and implement school sports events at Pre-Prep and Prep level such as inter-house events.
• Organise and run a comprehensive list of fixtures for Year 3-6 in a range of sports throughout the year.
• Run afterschool/break time sports clubs/ training as directed by the Head
• Ensure teams are excellently prepared to compete in local, regional and national school sports fixtures and to attend such events, some which may be at the weekend.
• Manage the resourcing of the department and oversee the department budget.
• Teach a supplementary subject and be a form teacher if required.
• Carry out any duties as reasonably directed by the Head

Short-listed candidates will need to bring proof of their qualifications and their right to work in the UK to interview and be aware that references will be requested prior to interview.

Interviews will take place on 6th/7th February 2025