Associate Director of Sport

Managing and overseeing the day-to-day running of the PE department, a team of five all subject specialists and passionate about sport

Working with Greenhouse Sports and the Kinetic Foundation as part of the departments offer and overall provision

Overseeing inter-faculty competitions within the Academy

Overseeing 300+ fixtures a year

Overseeing local and National competitions across Year 7-13 across a range of sports

Promoting an inclusive environment that provides development opportunities for all students

Assisting in developing and delivering the PE curriculum

Implementing and reviewing Key Stage 3 and 4 core curriculum to ensure breadth, balance and relevance for all students

Ensuring the development of Physical Education aligns with the national curriculum

Ensuring appropriate schemes of work for all courses taught and updating them regularly in line with national developments

Determining, implementing and monitoring systems for improving student attainment and progress in Physical Education

Liaising with the SENCO and staff with Special Educational Needs expertise to ensure curriculum accessibility for all students

Communicating weekly through the Academy Bulletin

Delivering an outstanding extra-curricular programme for students

Maintaining team rooms, resources and equipment in good order with regard to health and safety, security and display

Overseeing inter-faculty competitions within the Academy

Overseeing 300+ fixtures a year

Delivering outstanding provision for gifted and talented athletes within the Academy. Qualified Teacher Status and a good, relevant Honours degree

A clear and good understanding of current educational issues, theory and practice

Sound subject knowledge as represented by a relevant degree, CPD or experience

Strong command of subject area

Understanding of relevant programming language theory and application

The ability to use assessment data to inform planning, set targets and implement intervention

The ability to use relevant research and inspection evidence to improve learning and teaching in subject. We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Teacher to lead Physical Education at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace - a high-performing, Ofsted Outstanding Academy with a strong sporting culture and a large, thriving Sixth Form

In this pivotal role, you will:

Lead and develop a high-performing PE department

Inspire students to achieve their best, in and beyond the classroom

Shape curriculum, culture, and enrichment across sport and wellbeing

Be part of a supportive Academy and the wider Harris Federation network

Harris City Academy Crystal Place is a school steeped in tradition. The Academy has proudly represented its community and the wider Harris Federation as its founding and flagship Academy for 35 years; the core vision upon which the school was founded 35 years ago remains the same today: "All Can Achieve". This achievement encompasses academic excellence but extends far more than this meaning "the highest priority is placed on pupils' personal development" (Ofsted, April 2025).

This track record of exceptional outcomes is echoed in our sports provision, where we are currently ranked 114th in the national school sport rankings. This puts us in the top 2% of ALL schools nationally. We are looking for someone to continue to provide these opportunities and more for our students. You will join an Academy with four consecutive Outstanding Ofsted judgements, where "All Can Achieve" is more than a motto - it's a lived reality.

With exceptional CPD, clear progression pathways, and Federation-wide support, this is a chance to grow as a leader while transforming young lives. We would like to hear from you if you have,

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of nearly 400 students. The Academy has three consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2014 finding the Academy to be Outstanding in every aspect. We are a consistently high performing school. Our motto, 'All Can Achieve' encapsulates our vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their…