Vacancies

About the Post

This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to lead an already high-performing department area and to join a school that has gained considerable momentum on its journey to excellence.

In September 2021 Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated staffing structures enabling us to launch an ambitious and progressive vision for the education provided by our two schools. As we head into the third year of our journey, we are excited to be advertising this opportunity to lead the PE department at TGS whilst being a part of a wider team that is delivering a vision for excellence in Sport, Health and Outdoor education across the two secondary schools of Christchurch.

This post would suit a colleague who is ready to step into curriculum leadership and is looking for a role that goes beyond the traditional teaching post. The Twynham School and TGS federation is now firmly established in Christchurch and there really is unlimited potential for sport to deliver a truly exceptional vision for young people across the town. The opportunity to be part of the team at the early stages of this development is unique and would offer unrivalled career development for an aspirational colleague.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Lead the PE department at TGS being accountable for all aspects of performance
• Teach PE (mainly boys) within a high-performing and well-established department
• Deliver exceptional extra-curricular opportunities within and beyond PE
• Further contribute to our vision for education across the town of Christchurch
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
• Accountable for the outcomes of all PE qualifications delivered solely within the TGS curriculum, currently BTEC Sport Level 2 and Level 3.
• To lead the further development of the Level 3 BTEC Sport qualification supported by and accountable to the Director of Sport.
• To be the operational lead for the design and implementation of the Core PE curriculum at TGS.
• To maximise student opportunities in PE by liaising closely with the Director of Sport to collaborate on all aspects of PE including shared use of facilities and opportunities at TS to widen participation.

You are likely to be someone who is or has the potential to be:

• An inspirational and skilled teacher of PE
• A passionate and high-energy individual with a clear moral purpose which is driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people.
• Highly emotionally resilient
• Able to inspire and relate well to the whole community.
• Outgoing and enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude and a solution-focused approach.
• Committed to the power of extra-curricular opportunities in engaging students
• Aspirational for career progression and relishes working in a high-energy environment
• Driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students

Twynham School and The Grange School can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from NQT and RQT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• A strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 878073 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies 

The closing date is Monday 18^th April 2023. 

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.