To support the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team in leading and developing high-quality Physical Development provision across the school.
The post holder will provide strategic leadership for Physical Development, ensuring that all pupils have access to an ambitious, engaging and inclusive physical development curriculum that supports their physical, sensory, communication and independence outcomes.
The Physical Development Lead will champion a culture where movement, physical wellbeing and functional physical skills are valued as essential foundations for learning and lifelong independence. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum Lead), therapists and external professionals to ensure that school practice reflects evidence-informed approaches, trust priorities and the individual needs of pupils.
A key aspect of the role will be the implementation, monitoring and ongoing development of the MATP (Motor Activity Training Programme) across the school, ensuring that pupils with complex physical and learning needs receive high-quality, personalised opportunities to develop physical skills and celebrate achievement.
The post holder will contribute to whole-school improvement through collaborative and ethical leadership, supporting colleagues to continually develop their practice and improve outcomes for pupils.
Professional Duties :
- To undertake the duties and responsibilities of a classroom teacher as required by the Head of School and in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
- To lead, manage and develop Physical Development across the school, ensuring high-quality provision and positive outcomes for all pupils.
- To develop, communicate and implement a clear vision for Physical Development that promotes participation, physical wellbeing, independence and inclusion for all learners.
- To work in partnership with the Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum Lead) and relevant Trust colleagues to support the strategic development of Physical Development, ensuring alignment with trust priorities and evidence-informed practice.
- To lead the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the school’s MATP programme, ensuring consistency, progression and impact across all pathways and key stages.
- To work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other external professionals to ensure physical development provision reflects pupils’ individual needs and therapeutic recommendations.
- To support staff in embedding physical development outcomes within classroom practice and wider curriculum experiences.
- To ensure Physical Development Individual Education Plan (IEP) targets are appropriately implemented, monitored and reviewed.
- To develop curriculum guidance, progression frameworks and planning resources that support high-quality physical development teaching across all pathways.
- To monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in Physical Development, using a range of evidence to identify strengths, priorities and areas for improvement.
- To use assessment information and pupil outcomes to drive continuous improvement and support the development of effective physical development interventions and curriculum pathways.
- To lead professional development in Physical Development and MATP, providing coaching, support and challenge to colleagues to secure consistently high-quality practice.
- To coordinate participation in MATP festivals, events and celebration opportunities where appropriate.
- To contribute positively as a member of the Extended Leadership Team, supporting whole-school improvement initiatives and strategic priorities.
- To work collaboratively with staff, families, therapists and external agencies to enhance pupils’ physical development and wellbeing.
Key Leadership Expectations :
- Champion excellent physical development outcomes for all pupils.
- Promote the importance of movement, physical wellbeing and independence across the curriculum.
- Model the school’s values through compassionate, ethical and collaborative leadership.
- Inspire and support colleagues to develop confidence and expertise in Physical Development.
- Build strong relationships with therapists, staff, pupils, families and external partners.
- Work closely with the Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum Lead) to continually strengthen physical development provision across the school.
- Ensure MATP is implemented effectively and provides meaningful opportunities for all appropriate pupils.
- Maintain a focus on improving physical development outcomes and independence for all learners.
- Contribute actively to the work of the Extended Leadership Team.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.
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