Post: Head of Physical Education
(Ref MAG136)
Permanent Position
Start date September 2025
MPR/UPR + TLR (2.2)
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At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success. Our Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work. We are proud that our outcomes and progress are strong across the Academy.
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The successful candidate:
We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Head of Physical Education to join our extended leadership team at Magna Academy. This will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity to build upon the existing track record of success within our PE Department under a very supportive senior leadership team. The candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful department drawing on their excellent teaching and leadership skills in an experienced department with fantastic facilities.
Ultimately, we are looking for a committed leader with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education and that sport is for all. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well. In addition, they will lead the development of appropriate extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities across the PE department.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding and inspiring leader that is highly motivated with a strong presence: who is ambitious for students, their colleagues and the academy. They will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of raising standards for students and enhancing the skills of teachers.
The post would be ideal for those that can teach PE across the full age and ability range of students. We require someone that can effectively lead and develop the subject area. The successful candidate will be able to lead on the development of PE to offer engagement, stretch, support and challenge to all learners. They will be able to identify outstanding teaching and learning, hold others to account, accurately assess the progress and achievement of students, groups and cohorts and provide appropriate provision to ensure progress of all is maximized.
What we offer:
* Bespoke support and line management from an experienced Assistant Principal
* Professional progression opportunities
* Great students who conduct themselves impeccably
* Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure
* Measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies
* A centralised homework system at KS3
* No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong ‘develop and excel’ culture
* Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
* CPD starts as soon as you are appointed and is ongoing
* State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset
Next steps:
Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to discuss this role further in order for you to fully appreciate this opportunity.
Please contact Miss Hannah Ridge ( hridge@magna-aspirations.org ) to arrange an informal, confidential discussion about the role and tour.
How to Apply:
Please click on the “quick apply” button to submit an on-line application.
Closing date for applications: 3pm 17th March 2025 Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview from : 20th March 2025
Learn more about Magna Academy at:
About Aspirations:
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”
Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.