Join Our Team at Thamesmead School!
We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to join our team as the Director of Sport and Physical Education at Thamesmead School. This role is perfect for a dedicated professional who is passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of our students and staff.
We are seeking an inspirational candidate for this position who will lead sports and PE forward from an extended period of transition of personnel, creating an environment ripe for positive transformation and growth. We are seeking a leader who can bring stability, inspire our community, and drive forward our vision for excellence in sports education.
This is a unique chance to shape the future of our sports and PE curriculum, foster a culture of teamwork and high standards, and leave a lasting legacy. We can offer you a committed and enthusiastic team eager to be led well, and the chance to work with young people who are passionate about sport and relish the opportunities they are given. If you are ready to embrace this rewarding challenge and lead PE and sport in our school to new heights, we would be excited to hear from you.
What can we offer you?
* An excellent CPD package for staff.
* Opportunities for growth and real career development.
* Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers.
* Employee Assistance Scheme provided by Health Assured - unlimited access to advice, information and face to face counselling support on a range of issues including emotional, personal, legal and financial or relationship issues for yourself and those living within your household.
* A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing which includes a variety of staff benefits from access to cycle to work and electric car schemes to discounted membership to our onsite gym and free parking.
The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.
"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.
For an informal talk about the role and department or to arrange to visit the department please contact HR by email hr@thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk or phone 01932 219 423.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 24 March 2025.
Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.