Key Stage 4 of PE & Second in Charge

KS4 Leader & 2iC of PE

Ref: SCH-WDT-0304 17 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Wade Deacon High School 
Location: Widnes 
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 + TLR2c £8,279 
Department: PE 
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 28/04/2025 09:00 
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed 
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Permanent 
Contract Term: AYR - All year round 
Hours per Week: 32.50 
Weeks per Year: 52.143 
Pay Grade: MPS/UPS + TLR2c £8279

The Role
We are seeking to attract the very best, talented, aspirational teachers to join Wade Deacon High School. Due to the significant successes and achievements and continuing rapid growth of our school, you would be joining us at an exciting time as we lead on national projects and cross-developmental Trust work.

Applications are invited from exceptional and talented teachers and current KS4 Leaders. We will offer the candidate the opportunity to develop their leadership skills with a tailored development pathway. The successful applicant will share our school values and will be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning at KS4, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of all students.

Applicants must be well-qualified, passionate and inspiring colleagues to join our highly regarded and successful PE Department. The faculty has an outstanding leadership team and collaborative culture. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicant will share these values and play an active part in the PE curriculum at all levels. You will be able to enthuse and motivate our students with your passion for the subject and creative teaching, presence and personality. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of exceptional outcomes, high quality teaching and purposeful learning in your current role, and the ability to inspire people successfully. We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. 

Application Forms

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by completing the online application form. Your personal statement (maximum 1000 words) should address the following points:

• why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far
• what contributions you feel you can make to students’ development within our school
• any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have

Our online application form is available via the school website: www.wadedeacon.co.uk
Application Deadline
Applications should arrive in school by Monday 28th April at 9am

Safeguarding
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

For further information on criminal record self-declaration please refer the guidance available on our website at: http://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/how-to-apply/criminal-records-sel/