Associate Director of Sport
Location: MPS/UPS (Outer London). Salary: Competitive TLR + £1,500 Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme (TPS), Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan, and additional Harris Benefits.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced, ambitious Teacher of PE to lead Physical Education at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace – a high‑performing, Ofsted Outstanding Academy with a strong sporting culture and a large, thriving Sixth Form.
In This Pivotal Role, You Will
* Lead and develop a high‑performing PE department
* Inspire students to achieve their best, in and beyond the classroom
* Shape curriculum, culture, and enrichment across sport and wellbeing
* Be part of a supportive Academy and the wider Harris Federation network
Main Areas of Responsibility
* Managing and overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the PE department, a team of five subject specialists
* Working with Greenhouse Sports and the Kinetic Foundation as part of the department's offer and overall provision
* Overseeing inter‑faculty competitions within the Academy and 300+ fixtures a year
* Overseeing local and national competitions across Year 7‑13 across a range of sports
* Promoting an inclusive environment that provides development opportunities for all students
* Assisting in developing and delivering the PE curriculum and implementing and reviewing Key Stage 3 and 4 core curriculum to ensure breadth, balance and relevance for all students
* Ensuring the development of Physical Education aligns with the national curriculum and appropriate schemes of work are updated regularly
* Determining, implementing and monitoring systems for improving student attainment and progress in Physical Education
* Liaising with the SENCO and staff with Special Educational Needs expertise to ensure curriculum accessibility for all students
* Communicating weekly through the Academy Bulletin
* Delivering an outstanding extra‑curricular programme for students and outstanding provision for gifted and talented athletes within the Academy
* Maintaining team rooms, resources and equipment in good order with regard to health and safety, security and display
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Teacher Status and a good, relevant Honours degree
* A clear and good understanding of current educational issues, theory and practice
* Sound subject knowledge as represented by a relevant degree, CPD or experience
* Strong command of subject area
* Understanding of relevant programming language theory and application
* The ability to use assessment data to inform planning, set targets and implement intervention
* The ability to use relevant research and inspection evidence to improve learning and teaching in subject
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Safeguarding Notice
All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
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