The Faculty of Sport is growing at Bury Grammar School, and this is an exciting role for an ambitious and talented individual to develop this outstanding area and take it to the next level. With plans to introduce the Level 2 Sports Leader award at Key Stage 4 and BTEC Sport to our Sixth Form portfolio we are seeking and experienced Teacher of Physical Education who is as equally committed to a full enrichment programme as they are curriculum PE.
The successful candidate will be a sportsperson of proven ability, required to lead and coach at least one sport to an elevated level, and who will be confident officiating in at least two of BGS’s major sports. They will set the standards and the vision for a successful faculty and will have line-management responsibilities for other members of the Sports Faculty.
They will lead the work of boys’ 11-18 Sport and support the sporting provision of other areas of the school.
This is a high profile and rewarding position in a leading co-educational day school. The Faculty of Sport is energetic, supportive, collegiate and enjoys some enviable facilities.
The post holder will be required to review the effectiveness of current provision, assessing strengths, changing patterns of pupil participation and areas for development. They will ensure a cohesive and broad-minded approach to school sport and develop and deliver the overall strategy of the faculty.
The role requires strong leadership, organisation, communication and collaboration skills and will entail developing existing and new links with clubs, societies, professional bodies and people outside the school, for the benefit of the school and its community.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Deputise for Director of Sport
Support the leadership, strategy and cohesion to ensure collaboration across the faculty
Support the development and implementation of a clear mission and aims for school sport
Lead curriculum development for boys aged 11-16
Ensure the highest standards of professionalism and commitment through example and expectation
Promoting sport and healthy living across the school
Working to support the improvement in the level of pupil-engagement in sports at all levels
Playing a major role in the organisation of fixtures, training programmes and sports tours
Having the ability to lead at least one Winter and one Summer major sport
Communicating closely with the school’s marketing department
Maintaining a close and cooperative relationship with other departments and Senior Leaders within the School
Management
Taking responsibility for the Sport Intern
Leading development meetings with departmental staff
Ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of the department
Ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy
Coordinating the deployment of resources
Coordinating sports provision at Open Days and Taster Days
Taking responsibility for coordinating inter-House events such as the Swimming Galas and Sports Days
Taking responsibility for coordinating co-curricular sports activities and practices and ensuring provision is robust
Updating PE Policies, schemes of work and risk assessments as required
Ensuring the Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to
Ensuring all sports and activities are covered by appropriate risk assessments
Liaise with ground staff as required
Developing a communication strategy for sport
Teaching
Teaching PE and Games to the highest standard
Recent experience of teaching academic PE
Ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning across the department
Keeping up to date with effective teaching pedagogy and coaching methodologies
Ensuring learning spaces are a safe, orderly and stimulating environment for pupils and are covered by appropriate risk assessments
Being a Form Tutor
Whole School
Promoting the School Aims
Upholding school policies, standards and expectations
Attending staff meetings, assemblies, whole school events, INSET days, parents’ evenings
**There is a recruitment and retention allowance for an exceptional candidate. We are open to flexible working arrangements to recognise the demands involved with running such a busy and successful department.**