Head of Department Pe - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Teacheroo

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Job Introduction

Robert Gordon's College is seeking a full-time permanent Head of Department PE to replace the current postholder who is moving to another promoted role.

This role is available from August 2023.

Main Responsibilities
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Due to the internal promotion of the current Head of Physical Education, this position will become available from August 2023.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to take the next steps in leadership to work with a highly committed team, driving forward excellent teaching and learning in a innovative department that provides a sector-leading educational experience which promotes pride and value within our community.

The successful individual should aim to create an environment which delivers opportunities to participate and serve, allowing all involved to build characteristics such as leadership, curiosity, self organisation, awareness and resilience when facing the challenges in PE and Sporting activities.

Resulting in an appreciation of transferable life skills and an investment in a healthy lifestyle.

The Head of PE has full responsibility for the delivery of the Physical Education and curricular Sport from 3-18 throughout the core school day (8.30am - 3.30pm).

This is a full time, permanent post.

The PE Department has 14 members of Physical Education staff including the Head of Department and two Assistant Heads of Department (one Junior School and one Senior School).

In addition there are 3 full-time Sport coaches, 5 swimming instructors and multiple ad-hoc coaches who all contribute to the delivery of the curriculum for which the Head of PE is responsible.

A PE & Sports administrator supports the department.

The Head of PE will work very closely with the Director of Sport and all members of the PE department are required to participate in the delivery of co curricular sport, including a minimum of two after school training sessions and Saturday fixtures.

PE and Sport is a major part of life at RGC.

As well as our PE, Swimming, and S&C facilities at our Schoolhill campus in the city centre, we have a 39-acre PE and Sport ground at Countesswells to the west end of the city.

We are ambitious to invest in our PE and Sport facilities at both Schoolhill and Countesswells in the next few years and the Head of PE will play a role in this.

PE is taught from 3-18 on both sites and has a strong core curriculum in place. The department is currently growing its certification provision and this is proving very popular with our pupils. We currently offer National 5 in S3 and S4. Higher is currently offered in S6 but will also be available in S5 from the start of session 2024/25. The successful Head of PE would also have the opportunity to introduce Advanced Higher PE in the future.

Although responsible to the Head of College, the Head of Department's direct link with the Senior Leadership Team is via the Head of Senior School and the Head of Junior School.

The College and Department are committed to providing excellent professional development opportunities for staff.

Our Values and Approach

GTCS registered or eligible for registration with GTCS.

About the school/organisation

Robert Gordon's College is an HMC and SCIS independent co-educational nursery and day school in the heart of Aberdeen, founded in 1750.

The school educates around 1,550 girls and boys aged It is a school community with a very strong sense of identity, built on our history and tradition of excellence in the city of Aberdeen, with beautiful countryside on its doorstep.

Beyond the history and tradition, at Robert Gordon's you will find an energy and youthful motivation that offers enthusiasm and effervescence for learning and culture.

Our modern, professional learning environment is excellent, with a focus on sharing good practice in learning and teaching, on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and on achieving the highest possible academic standards.

We offer the opportunity to work with well motivated pupils where teaching and learning is at the heart of all our activities and ethos at the school.

The extra-curricular life of the school is a crucial part of the pupils' experience and one in which all staff join enthusiastically.

Above all, the ethos of the school is welcoming and positive, among staff, parents and pupils.

We are a friendly, purposeful and well-focused school, confident in our core business of advancing learning and teaching, while at the same time providing an enjoyable community life for its staff.

Pupils are encouraged to develop their individual strengths in keeping with our motto of 'be all you can be'.

The College has global partnerships with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Global Alliance for Innovative Learning (GAIL) schools alliance, and has a network of over 8,000 Gordonians worldwide.

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