Head of PE (Female)
Following the retirement of a long-standing female PE teacher, this exciting opportunity has arisen to work at our exceptional school and make a difference to our students’ lives.
Are you ready to step into middle leadership? Or are you an existing Head of Department who would love to come and work at Team Millfield? Would you relish the opportunity to work within and lead a dynamic team and contribute to our school’s success?
Millfield Science and Performing Arts College is a vastly oversubscribed and successful 11 to 16 school on a journey to outstanding. Our motto is to ‘Create Bright Futures’ for all our students and we have a commitment to staff wellbeing, workload and regular, high-quality CPL.
In 2020, we began the exciting step for our school to become a Dynamic Learning Community: where staff collaborate, use evidenced-based research and coaching to improve their teaching practice.
We have one clear aim: To be exceptional.
Vacancy: Head of PE (Female) TLR 2.2
Hours: Full time
Required for: 1st September 2025
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and dynamic leader who is committed to ensuring every child is stretched and challenged to reach their full potential.
This vacancy would suit an outstanding, experienced teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning and is driven to ensure the best outcomes for all students.
We are proud of our students; their behaviour and attendance is excellent, and they want to learn and be successful.
Millfield is a school where teachers and leaders can flourish; hard work is recognised and rewarded.
We can offer you an induction programme. You will have access to high-quality CPL that is designed and delivered by colleagues who understand the school and our aims. We have a commitment to our teachers’ professional development in our vision to become a Dynamic Learning Community. You will have regular opportunities to collaborate with other colleagues in our successful Teaching and Learning sessions.
For more information, or to book a tour of the school, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Hall, on 01253 865929 admin@millfield.lancs.sch.uk
Child Protection and Safeguarding
At Millfield, the welfare of the child is paramount. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff should understand their responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Staff are responsible for their own actions and behaviour and should avoid any conduct which would lead any reasonable person to question their motivation and intentions. Staff should work, and be seen to work, in an open and transparent way. Attitudes towards promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people will be scrutinised during the selection process for the post that you have applied for. If you are appointed to this post, information in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and young people will be provided at induction.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
GDPR and Data Protection
The post holder is expected to comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act (GDPR) 2018.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.
Health and safety
All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.
Closing date for applications: 6th February 2025, 9am
Interviews: 12th February 2025
Early applicants may be offered an interview before the closing date.