Subject Leader of PE

We are seeking to appoint a strong leader, from February or April 2025, with experience of success in developing competitive teams in a range of sports and promoting high quality athletes who are inspirational, competitive, motivated and determined with a strong sense of fairness and good leadership skills themselves.

The successful candidate will need to be an exemplary teacher who is willing to go the extra mile to support the opportunities and experiences that will be valued by our students. Some experience of Leadership will be required to develop the team and instill high quality learning opportunities both within the curriculum and beyond. We teach Btec sport and have a good link with Dorking Wanderers Football Club.

Attributes and Experience:

• An enthusiastic and motivated teacher with a record of outstanding classroom practice
• A team player
• Drive and determination
• To be a tutor as we see this as a vital part of promoting student progress.
• A commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for all young people to develop the character and resilience they need to succeed.

Carrington is a mixed 11-16 Community School where “Pupils are proud of their school. They know that staff work very hard to support them. Pupils see staff as role models. As one pupil put it, ‘They trust us and we trust them back.’ As a result, pupils are happy and they behave well. They value difference and treat each other with respect. Bullying is very rare”

Ofsted 2023. Our School Vision and Aims reflect our ethos, which is to strive for the highest possible academic standards in an environment of exciting learning opportunities, where individuals can develop their talents in safe and friendly surroundings. These aims are reflected in our ethos of “Aspire, Innovate, Respect.” Leadership development for staff and students is a key focus of the school and we have a highly positive reputation for staff development. 

The next steps:

If you are interested in the post, please contact the school for further information. If you believe you can meet our requirements, please apply. You can download an application pack from www.carringtonschool.org, or alternatively email kehren@carringtonschool.org

Please note that applications will close if a suitable appointment is made.

Carrington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure. It is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.