Head of Physical Education (Girls)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced teachers for the following post: -

Head of Physical Education

Pay – Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range plus TLR 2b

The Headteacher and governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Curriculum Leader for Physical Education with a primary focus on teaching girls’ PE across Key Stages 3 and 4. to commence on 1st January 2027 or earlier.

We wish to appoint an ambitious, innovative and dedicated leader with technical expertise who is committed to raising achievement and provision in P.E. and shares the vision and values of Dŵr y Felin School.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching and leading in the P.E. area at secondary level. They will have the skill and expertise to provide challenge and opportunity for pupils of all abilities to develop wider skills in lessons and within extracurricular activities including the running of specific school teams. They will also have strong moral values and instil sportsmanship in our young people.

The main aspects of the role are:

• To lead in providing strategic leadership for the development, monitoring and evaluation of the P.E. department

• To promote and secure high achievement for all students in P.E.

• To encourage a wider participation in team sports

• To ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and responsive curriculum in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and the Headteacher of the school.

Dŵr y Felin is a popular, successful 11-16 comprehensive school. We are diverse and inclusive where the wellbeing and development of our pupils is paramount. We believe that if it is not our best, then it is not good enough. In return Dŵr y Felin Comprehensive School can offer:

• An ambitious and improving school

• The opportunity to work in a supportive department

• An aspirational, supportive senior leadership team and Governing body

• A well-equipped learning environment, with access to Cwrt Herbert Leisure centre facilities, large playing fields and in-door gym

• A caring environment where respect and consideration are taught, established and valued by all

• Continuous professional learning opportunities

• Friendly, dedicated and well-trained staff who are committed to doing their best for students every day

• Innovative teachers, keen to network and take risks with new ideas and strategies

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career in an environment that values and supports initiative and a growth mindset

• A great location, less than 5 minutes off junction 43 of the M4.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.