Head of Physical Education

To lead the Physical Education department with drive and imagination during the next phase of its development.

The Head of PE Department is responsible for making clear and effective decisions about: planning, implementing and evaluating the curriculum and extra-curriculum; leading and managing teaching and non-teaching staff; and organising department resources. To have overall responsibility for the standard of students’ work, outcomes and behaviour in the department.

PE is currently taught throughout the school including in the sixth form. Students enjoy 4 hours a fortnight at Key Stage 3&4 and we also deliver GCSE and A Level Physical Education.

The ability to teach Key Stage 3 / 4 Mathematics or Science as a second subject would also be desirable.

Physical Education facilities at Townsend as followings: Large playing fields with four full-sized pitches for football / rugby, a floodlit MUGA the size of 3 tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, dance studio, small gymnasium and 6 tennis courts. We currently have submitted planning permission for a 4 badminton court sports hall with two classrooms and a gym. We have also been identified by the Football Foundation as a site for a 3G full-sized astro-turf pitch. These are projects we hope to bring to reality in the next two years.

Students at Townsend benefit from a range of co-curricular clubs, house competitions and the district and country competition structure.

The successful candidate will be committed to high academic standards, and have a full appreciation of the importance of Personal, Social and Health Education. They will have the drive and creative flair to ensure participation and success in Physical Education continue to grow in the coming years so that Townsend becomes well-known for its provision and prowess in this physical activity.

About the Role:

About the School

Townsend Church of England School is a small, inclusive and friendly 11-18 school with approximately 750 students, including a Sixth Form.

• Rated Good by Ofsted and Outstanding in SIAMS

• Located on a beautiful, green site between St Albans and Harpenden

• Serving a diverse and vibrant community across Hertfordshire and beyond

Our ethos is rooted in our Christian vision of “Love Your Neighbour”, which underpins our commitment to kindness, respect and ambition for every student. While we are a Church school, we welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and none.

Led by our Headteacher, Mr Anthony Flack, the school is on an exciting journey to become “the first choice secondary school for all.”👉 View our School Prospectus

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact: recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk. Please submit your application to: Mr Anthony Flack, Headteacher, Townsend CofE School, High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR online or via recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk

Safeguarding

Townsend CofE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Following the shortlisting stage, and before making a final decision, the school will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.