Head of PE

DescriptionPosition at Aspen Heights Educational Facilities Management Sole Proprietorship LLCHead of PE Teacher Role ProfilePurpose of RoleThe purpose of this role is to offer leadership inspiration and guidance to manage the daytoday routines of PE Department to play a major role in strategic planning for the whole school and to work effectively as a key member of the School Leadership team.About the School:Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and highachieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on three core aims:Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.Purposeful engaging and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development growth and retention. As a growing school we have many opportunities for staff professional development. Aspen colleagues feel a high degree of professional satisfaction as they are empowered to impact the improvement and development of our school and as a result staff retention is high.We are delighted you are considering a position in our supportive hardworking team.ISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students: Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect: We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others.Operate effectively: We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.Are financially responsible: We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.Learn continuously: Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.Head of PE Key ResponsibilitiesRequirements and duties:Leadership and Management:Deputise for the Principal where appropriateWork with the Principal and the Leadership Team to formulate aims objectives and strategic plans for the SchoolManage selfevaluation and the construction and publication of the PE Phase Development PlanPrepare publish and implement an appropriate and effective PE timetable that meets the needs of students and regulatory requirementsUndertake Performance Management Reviews for relevant staff and assist with the performance review process for all academic staffWork with the Principal to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs in line with the SEF and SDPEvaluate all PE CPD in terms of benefit to the school and individual; ensure that the details of such evaluation are recordedEstablish links with other schools both international and local to develop opportunities to share and disseminate good practice. Such opportunities might include teacher and/or pupil exchangesAssist in the preparation of Job Specifications for all PE staff and participate in the interview/selection process for new staffBe responsible for providing effective induction for new PE staff particularly new Heads of Key Stages and Subject Coordinators in line with School proceduresManage the annual publication of detailed Key Stage 1 and 2 reviewsAct as a positive role model promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure high quality teaching and effective working relationsOversee the process of the setting of academic targets for PE students and work towards their achievementMonitor and evaluate academic standards at all levels in PE in line with agreed school procedures including some benchmarking against other schools and against international and UK standardsThe management of academic analysis and of the evaluation of performance data as they relate to the PE phaseIdentify and take appropriate action on issues arising from data systems and reports setting deadlines where necessary and reviewing progress on the action takenIn conjunction with the School Leadership Team and other colleagues assist with the management of the schools collection of data particularly where it relates to the development of pupils at PE levelProvide comprehensive information on academic and ECA programmes philosophy aims and requirements to staff students parents and all school stakeholdersOversee the annual review and publication of the Student and Parent HandbooksOversee the publication of a weekly PE NewsletterManage PE School content on the school websiteEnsure that all members of the school communicate appropriately with col