Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
* Excellent primary subject knowledge
* Strong second subject knowledge
* Experience in KS3 and KS4 curriculum management and KS3 assessment.
* Experience in delivering high-quality lessons, adapting teaching to meet diverse learner needs
* Effective classroom management that promotes a calm, purposeful learning environment
* Evidence of raising standards
* Engagement in whole school enrichment
* Ability to build positive relationships with young people, committed to safeguarding and wellbeing.
* Clear and confident communication with students, colleagues and parents
* Proven track record of collaborative working
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
* Skilled use of data to track progress and inform teaching
* Reflective practice and willingness to engage in professional development
What the school offers its staff
* A positive school ethos: values-driven, inclusive, student-centred
* A collaborative staff culture
* Supportive leadership: visible, approachable, focused on teaching and learning
* Strong pastoral structures: tutors, heads of year, safeguarding support
* Clear behaviour systems: consistent policies that allow teachers to teach
* Opportunities for career progression: TLRs, subject leadership, whole‑school roles
* High‑quality professional development: excellent CPD pathways, coaching, leadership opportunities
* A supportive Flexible Working Policy
* Wellbeing initiatives: workload consideration, staff voice, wellbeing twilights
* Access to confidential Mental Health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services.
* Pension scheme
* Contractual Sick Pay
* Staff social events
* Car parking on site
* On site school restaurant
* Staff room with free tea & coffee
Further details about the role
This role is primarily to develop and lead in the subject of PE.
A particular focus on developing and promoting girls' sport would be welcomed.
Our PE department consists of 10 subject specialists (6 male and 4 female).
All students in KS3 have two hours of PE per week following a concept driven curriculum focusing on individual student development.
At KS4, all students have three hours of Wellbeing lessons per week; themed lessons in Leadership, Excellence in Performance and Character Education.
At KS4 examination level we offer GCSE PE (AQA), Level 2 BTEC in Sport (Edexcel). At KS5, we offer AS and A2 Levels in PE (AQA) and Level 3 BTEC Sport (Edexcel).
In addition, a strong second subject is highly desirable to help enhance our curriculum provision.
Other Professional Responsibilities
* To maintain equipment inventory.
* To undertake the role of form tutor, if required to do so, and follow the guidance given by the Head of Year in relation to carrying out this role.
* To undertake supervisory duties before school, at break or after school as required.
* To attend department, year and other school meetings as required.
* To maintain appropriate standards of professional appearance and conduct.
* To follow the school performance management system.
* The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the school safeguarding/child protection policy is adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with this policy.
Commitment to safeguarding
At St. Crispin’s, we recognise and take extremely seriously our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all our students. It is essential that a culture of safeguarding is embedded across the school where all young people feel safe and members of our community are able to report concerns that they have.
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