Job Description

Role: Head of P.E. (Teacher of Boys' P.E.)

Academy: Outwood Academy Ripon

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Salary : MPS/UPS + TLR 2a

Outwood Academy Ripon has been part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust since 2011 and is an exceptional place to build your future. Our school-based community is welcoming and friendly; students and staff make excellent progress together.

We are an 11-16 Academy based in the cathedral city of Ripon, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the magnificent Studley Royal Deer Park, including the well-preserved Cistercian Fountains Abbey. Our success is one of the most impressive in North Yorkshire, and we have been recognised for our consistently excellent outcomes in progress and attainment.

Part of the Outwood Family since 2011, and judged as Good by Ofsted since 2024, we aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. Our success speaks for itself: surpassing national average in all measures with an increasing number of students achieving Grade 9-7. Our success is acknowledged nationally with numerous awards including the Carnegie Mental Health Silver Award, Anti-Bullying Alliance Bronze Award and being accredited with the prestigious IQM Centre of Excellence status, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us

Put simply, we take pride in serving the local community, ensuring everyone has a right to learn.

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic leader to lead our dynamic P.E. Department and enhance our enrichment offer further. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed, ambitious, exceptional teacher of P.E. to join a wonderful school and a high performing Trust. We expect all colleagues to bring out the best in each and every student. Our diverse curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support, and we do whatever it takes to ensure young people develop a sense of responsibility – towards themselves, each other, their community and the wider world. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students and staff who have consistently achieved excellent GCSE outcomes. Do you have drive, determination and ambition for this rewarding role as a Head of P.E? Are you a passionate leader who is keen to provide young people with the best possible education whatever their background or ability? If you are looking for a new challenge we welcome your application.

The P.E Department at Outwood Academy Ripon is dedicated to fostering a culture of lifelong engagement in physical activity by balancing competitive excellence with holistic personal growth. Under the broader curriculum framework, the department provides a diverse range of activities, including rugby, netball, cricket and athletics—designed to build student confidence and leadership skills through the assessment model. Students are encouraged to develop tactical awareness and resilience, with a sizeable proportion of students representing the Academy in local fixtures and the annual Outwood Family of Schools events. Beyond core practical lessons, the department offers specialised academic pathways such as GCSE P.E, BTEC Technical Award in Sport, BTEC Health & Social Care alongside an extensive elective enrichment program that promotes mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices for all year groups. Our experienced practitioners have a shared goal: Students First.

If you are interested in joining our P.E. Department, please contact the Principal’s PA, Miss.L.Winchester (l.winchester@ripon.outwood.com), who would be pleased to tell you more, either by email or telephone, and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person.

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Rachel Donohue

To apply, please visit: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Outwood Recruitment Brochure Jan 2024

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Person Specification please refer to this when completing your application.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

The Head of Department is responsible for communicating a clear purpose and vision while providing cohesive leadership and direction to the Department/Faculty. This leader models the Academy's values, promotes high standards through effective teaching, and is accountable for implementing the Department Development Plan/Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) to secure continuous improvement.

They develop and sustain DEEP LEADERSHIP through line management of staff, overseeing department resources and budget, reviewing syllabuses, and conducting Performance Management Reviews.

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Essential qualifications required are a Degree in the relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Candidates must demonstrate a good understanding of their subject's secondary curriculum (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5), knowledge of current departmental issues, and understanding of school improvement and Ofsted inspection programmes. Essential experience includes leading or supporting the leadership of a department, successful teaching across all key stages, and evidence of managing/leading a new initiative.

Required skills encompass being an outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear vision, possessing outstanding relationships with students and staff, and the ability to analyze data to develop rapid improvement intervention strategies.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.

• Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.