The Role
This key post as Head of PE (TLR 2b) is available from 6 January 2025. An earlier start, i.e. 4 November 2024, may be possible. Please make it clear in your application if this is something you would be interested in. This is a full time, permanent post. Our current Head of PE is leaving us for an exciting new post based at the University of Bristol.
We seek to appoint a talented teacher able to teach PE at GCSE and A Level. It is a popular exam subject at all levels. In addition, the candidate will be a leader who is able to build on the success of our PE department so that it becomes truly exceptional. We are blessed with a wealth of talented students who are passionate about PE and sports and a department team who are skilled and passionate about developing the whole person. The successful candidate will be a role model and join a team of middle leaders who are collaborative and supportive.
This post provides a unique opportunity to develop new skills in a school which has a compelling vision and deep commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning.
We are passionate about providing opportunity for all staff to develop. The School invests heavily and productively in ensuring that staff and leaders have every opportunity to develop their expertise for the benefit of students. Professional development for staff is extremely well planned and implemented; it is linked closely to teachers’ targets for improvement.
SMRT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and so safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment and selection process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You can find a copy of our Safeguarding Policy on our website.
The School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple (SMRT) is a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.
Inspection Reports
The School was judged in April 2015 to be outstanding by Ofsted in each and every category. We were also judged outstanding in our last church school (SIAMS) inspection in March 2017. Despite this there is absolutely no sense of complacency. We are a forward-looking school with a relentless focus on providing the absolute best provision so that no child is left behind.
Please see our website for additional information about SMRT.
Application Process
The closing date for receipt of application forms is Monday 23 September 2024 (by 10am).
To apply for this post you should complete the following, and return them direct to the email address in our covering letter:
• the Application Form, which includes the additional information section (this replaces the need for a covering letter).
• the Teaching Experience Sheet.
When providing details of your referees you must include their e-mail address. References must span the last 5 years of employment history in accordance with KCSIE guidance. Please include a referee from your current post (principal or headteacher) and if you have worked in multiple settings in this 5-year period, you should include a referee from each setting.
If you do not receive a confirmation email by the end of Monday 23 September, please get in touch. We may call for references as part of our shortlisting process.