Job Introduction
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Appointment
Curriculum Leader for PE
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b
Required: September 2025
Dear Prospective Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Curriculum leader for PE at Wyvern College. This is an exciting time to be joining Wyvern. We have recently had an Ofsted inspection (December 2023). The school was judged to be a strongly “Good” school. The report validated our own assessment of the college – there were no surprises! It described Wyvern well:
“Wyvern College is inclusive with a strong community feel. Pupils respect diversity and feel confident to be different. Relationships are very positive. As one parent said, ‘My daughter has flourished due to the positive role models and encouraging culture at this school.’ Pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. The school’s values of ‘think, grow, care’ underpin all aspects of school life. There are high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. The school strives to provide the same high-quality education to all pupils, regardless of their starting points or the challenges they face. Pupils consequently achieve well.”
The class or 2024 attained some of the best grades the college has had and attainment at the 9-7, 9-6, 9-5 and 9-4 thresholds actually increased from 2023 amidst the back drop of declining attainment nationally. Strong exam results are crucial for setting students up for high quality careers which give their lives meaning, purpose and fulfilment, but I want them to have fun and enjoy their school days too, and to live lives enriched by the arts, sport, charity, community and a deep sense of public service. A Wyvern education is not, then, just about great exam results but is defined by our vision of Think, Grow, Care:
Think deeply, read widely, discuss openly and listen intently. Study with PRIDe, forever Prepared, Respectful, Involved and Dedicated.
Grow personally, in confidence, wellbeing and individuality. Expand your interests and friendships. Develop a conscience and the moral courage to act on it. Embrace personal challenges.
Care passionately about people and causes. Appreciate the help of others; help them through service, teamwork, kindness and leadership. Make this world a better place as an informed and influential citizen, respecting British and universal values.
The college is characterised by high quality relationships between staff and students. Students are polite, friendly and well behaved; they are loyal to their college and enjoy warm, mutually respectful relationships with staff. Teachers can get on and teach the lessons they want and students can learn without disruption.
A high level of trust exists between the leadership group and staff – this is something I am very proud of. The Ofsted inspector said, “School leaders have a strong sense of moral purpose. Staff are proud to work at the school. They believe that leaders consider their well-being and workload. Teaching and support staff, including those in the early stages of their careers, feel supported and valued as they develop their expertise in helping pupils to learn and achieve”. At Wyvern leadership is about service not being served. Our job as leaders is to make sure that those working in the front line with students – our staff – have everything they need to do the best job they can and that includes us being there on the front line with them too. The successful candidate will need to personify this ethos of service to colleagues.
Above all else, Wyvern is a happy school and the successful candidate will be someone who will positively affect the ethos of the college through their actions and words.
We are guided by the principles of Tough Care and the successful applicant will be committed to these: the idea that if we want the very best for our students we have to demand the very from them: the best attendance, the best behaviour the best work and the best attitude. We cannot think very highly of our students if we do not challenge poor effort, behaviour, attendance and work. It is because we do care that we sometimes have to say to students “that is not good enough.” By challenging them in this way, we know they will have choices and chances in their lives that they wouldn’t have if we just let students set their own standards.
I hope this brochure provides you with the information you need to decide whether this is the right role and the right school for you. Please do get in touch with me if you would like to ask any questions or discuss any aspects of the job or college: b.rule@wyvern.hants.sch.uk .
With best wishes,
Ben Rule
Head teacher
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
