Lady Manners School
Temporary Teacher of Boys' PE
September 2011
THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
This post offers an outstanding opportunity to
be part of this highly successful department
renowned for the quality and range of
opportunities it offers.
The department is
active, forward thinking and constantly seeking
ways of developing links to build on the strong
tradition of sport within the school.
The Physical Education Department is
currently staffed by six specialist teachers of
PE and is supported by additional staff. The
members of the department complement each
other in their interests and specialisms. All are highly committed to the extra-curricular
programme offered to students.
The male PE department is managed by the Curriculum Leader of Boys' PE. There are
currently two full time teachers of Boys' PE.
FACILITIES
In 2004 the PE department went through an exciting period of building development. The
department gained extra facilities and now the department has use of a Dance Studio,
Fitness Suite, additional changing facilities, three classrooms and a floodlit hard court
area. The department also has use of a Sports Hall, Gymnasium, redgra, extensive
playing fields and hard play area.
RECENT EXAM RESULTS
GCSE
Entry 51
AS level
Entry 22
A*/A
48%
A
13.3%
A
25%
A*-C
69%
A/B
36%
A/B
42%
A*-G
100%
A-E
100%
A-E
100%
CURRICULUM
The school timetable is organised into a 40 period week.
A level
Entry 16
Key Stage 3
This Key Stage consists of a balanced programme in line with the National Curriculum. It
offers a comprehensive range of experiences to meet the needs of individual students and
encourage active involvement in all as performers, observers and officials. Students have
three periods a week consisting of one double lesson lasting 75 minutes and one single
lesson.
Key Stage 4
Students follow a programme of core curriculum PE of one double a week with an
additional double period once a fortnight. This follows the National Curriculum with the
opportunity of choosing optional activities in the latter part of Year 10 and Year 11. In
addition the department offers the popular GCSE PE as an option. Currently we have two
groups in Year 10 and two groups in Year 11 studying GCSE (AQA). This is taught for 4
periods a week as two double periods, one theoretical lesson and one practical lesson.
Sixth Form
GCE AS and A2 Level Sports Studies are again popular options. These are taught for 8
periods a week in 4 double periods. The teaching for each group is split between two
members of staff. Many students continue into Higher Education in order to follow sports
related courses.
ACCREDITED COURSES
JSLA
Students opt to undertake the Level 1 leadership qualification during their core Year 11
games lessons.
CSLA
This Level 2 leadership Qualification is offered as an option in Year 12.
Teacher Training
The department works in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University and mentors Initial
Teacher Training students.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR / EXTERNAL LINKS
The department offers a wide, varied and highly valued programme of extra curricular
activities during lunchtimes and after school for all abilities. There is a thriving House
system which includes competitions in all main curriculum sports for all ages allowing large
numbers of participants to experience competition and team spirit.
The school competes frequently in a range of activities at inter school, district, county,
regional and national levels with great success. Opportunities are provided for students to
visit and appreciate foreign culture with sporting tours and fixtures against visiting sides.
Most recent tours organised have been a Rugby tour to the South Sea Islands 2010, Chile,
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil in July 2008, Sri Lanka and the Polynesian Islands in 2006 and
annually to France 2009. Football tours to Canada in 2007 & 2011, Dubai in 2009,
Holland in 2008 and Malta in 2007.
The PE department offers the opportunity to participate within a varied range of activities
for all abilities. Clubs and practices are provided to develop students’ skills and interests.
Extra Curricular Clubs include:
Hockey
Football
Rugby
Rounders
Cricket
Netball
Gymnastics
Basketball
Athletics
Table Tennis
Dance
Tennis
Fitness
Indoor Cricket
Latin & Ballroom Dance
Badminton
Volleyball
Indoor Hockey
CURRENT BOYS DEPARTMENT SPORTING SUCCESS
Boys Rugby:
All teams reached the county finals in 2011
1st XV County Rugby Champions 2011, last 32 of National Daily Mail trophy 2011, Semi
finalists in Daily Mail vase 2009.
Under 13’s County Rugby Champions 2011
Under 12’s County Runners Up 2011
Under 15’s County Runners Up 2011
Under 16’s County Runners Up 2011
Under 14’s Midland State Cup Runners Up 2009
Boys Football:
Under 16’s Derbyshire Dales Champions 2010
Boys Cricket:
Under 12’s County Cricket Champions 2011, 2009 & 2008
Under 13’s last 32 of the National Cup 2010
Boys Athletics:
Inter& Junior boys reached Regional Athletics finals 2011, 2010 & 2009
Year 7, 8 & 10 Derbyshire Dales Runners Up 2011 & 2010
Year 7 Indoor Athletics Derbyshire Dales Champions 2010
Year 7 Indoor Athletics County Runners Up 2011