Director of Sports

Job Title: Director of Sports

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, L5 – L9 (£61,003 - £66,402)

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2025 or at a time by agreement

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

MLK Education Search are seeking an exceptional Director of Sports with a proven track record in teaching and leadership, to head up a Physical Education and Sports department which already boasts a strong reputation.

The school is a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive, co-educational secondary and sixth form which has proudly served the community of East London for almost a century. Situated in an area of relatively high deprivation, the school is committed to transforming the life opportunities of their students.

More than just a place of learning, it is a place where young people can engage thoughtfully with the world around them. It is a place with high expectations, both in learning and behaviour, to help every pupil thrive and achieve their best.

PE is an extremely popular subject, attracting high numbers at GCSE. The successful candidate will be innovative, as well as having the management skills to move PE forward. We offer an inspiring curriculum that promotes core sports and skills, as well as the opportunity to teach a range of accredited courses, leadership awards, and an Elite athlete programme.

You will be:

• Ambitious, forward thinking and have management experience to help maintain the high standards of the school. This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional teacher with a sports background.
• Willing to support the Catholic Ethos and mission (though not required to be a practising Catholic to apply).
• Energetic, committed, and visionary to truly make a difference to the lives of young people through teaching and engagement in sports.
• Able to evidence excellent classroom practice or have the potential to achieve it.
• Able to evidence a track record of successful student outcomes across Key Stages 3-5, and raising performance in PE.
• Committed to expecting high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour.
• Inspiring and motivational to develop the potential of colleagues and students.
• Passioniate for providing an extensive extra-curricular opportunities for young people.

In return, the school will offer:

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management with excellent CPD opportunities
• A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured, and rewarded.
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.
• A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school.
• A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff.
• Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests.
• Free gym on site, complimentary breakfast, and an outdoor roof terrace with free tea/coffee.
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site cycle storage.

If you’re passionate about sports and physical education making a positive impact on the lives of young people, please apply now!

Alternatively you can contact me for any further information:

aine.mcnulty@mlk-search.co.uk

0203 6333 223

Please note: This post is subject to satisfactory background checks and references.