Head of Faculty - Sports and Nutrition

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader to lead our fantastic Sports & Nutrition faculty. The Sports & Nutrition Team are a group of hardworking & innovative teachers that are motivated to continuously improve their teaching practice. The Sports & Nutrition Faculty is made up of PE; Sports studies/ CTEC & Food technology/Catering, with all subjects being popular across all key stages. We have an 'outstanding' sixth form; with a curriculum that includes our Sports subjects.

We are a school that prides itself on keeping up to date with educational research & ensuring that our learners are equipped for the modern age; our Digital learning strategy is a testament to this. We are passionate about sharing good practice, learning from one another & striving to make our classrooms an environment where every student can learn & progress.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in September 2022 and to quote the Lead Inspector 'This is a very good school with an outstanding Sixth Form'. "Leaders have designed the curriculum well. They have ambitious aims for what pupils should know to be ready for their next stage." "Leaders prioritise reading. They ensure pupils who struggle with reading get all the help they need. Leaders successfully promote a love of reading in the school. They make sure pupils build up their vocabulary to support their literacy. This helps pupils build their knowledge as they learn the content of the curriculum. " "The quality of education in the Sixth Form is especially strong. Teachers use their subject knowledge expertly to check on learning…Pupils are polite and friendly. They praise the culture of respect in the school" Ofsted, September 2022

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for the Sports & Nutrition subjects & a drive to ensure that all students engage in a broad and balanced curriculum.



• Have knowledge of what makes a successful team & skillset to motivate teachers to continually improve & enhance their curriculum.



• Be passionate about students having access to excellent sports/physical provision, both inside & outside of timetabled lessons.


This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a school with an excellent Sports & Nutrition team. The candidate will teach Physical Education. If you are looking to work in a great school with a clear team ethos, a collaborative approach to teaching & learning plus fantastic facilities; then Roding Valley could be the place for you.

We can offer:

• A team of highly skilled specialists.
  
  The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:


• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;


• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;


• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs


and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.