Female 2nd in Department and Teacher of PE
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2019
Job overview
Female 2nd in Department and Teacher of PE
January 2020
Closing Date – 16th October 2019
Interviews – 18th October 2019
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in working for Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. These guidance notes will assist you in completing your application form, which is the first step in our recruitment process.
The Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust (RWBAT) is built around the one word of ‘Excellence.’ Together the Schools strengthen each other, sharing good practice and building capacity for all. Within the MAT we strive to maximise the potential of each person within our community and are absolutely committed to continuous improvement. We value developing the whole person equally to the achievement of academic success. This is a permanent contract subject to successful completion of 6 months’ probation.
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy needs an outstanding, motivated and dedicated Female 2nd in PE and Teacher of PE, to join our vibrant and innovative Department with outstanding drive to provide for our pupils.
The ideal candidate will have superb subject knowledge and a passion for teaching PE and working with examination groups in KS4 & 5 and core PE classes across all year groups. The successful candidate would be part of a successful and creative Department and will have opportunities to teach students from Year 7 upwards and students with SEND or on bespoke curriculum pathways. We are always looking to adapt the way we deliver our curriculum and the successful candidate will be at the forefront of leading these developments to ensure the best provision for our pupils. Along with the HOD the 2nd in department will take responsibility for leading and evolving examination courses in both key stage 4 & 5. As a result, experience of exam delivery within Physical Education would be advantageous. In KS4 we are following the Edexcel GCSE course and more recently the OCR Cambridge National Sports Studies course. In KS5 we currently offer the OCR A Level in Physical Education and the Edexcel L3 BTEC Sport. The popularity of our courses and the number on offer demonstrates our drive to provide a variety of opportunities for all pupils to make meaningful progress in our subject. This is complemented by the unique manor in which we deliver our core curriculum from year 7 to 11. Where we emphasis the development of key skills and attributes in physical education not simply the learning of different sports. We are a highly successful department performing well in exam courses, with a reputation locally, regionally and nationally as a top provider of Physical Education.
This is inclusive of an exceptional provision of out of school extra-curricular opportunities for pupils, where our ethos is promoting participation for all through an abundance of different sports and activities. The department is led by an inspiring and experienced Head of Faculty who is complemented by a driven and committed team of outstanding teachers. The successful candidate must have a tenacious drive and commitment to providing the very best for their students and the Academy.
In return we can offer the full benefits of our excellent support and CPD programmes both internally and through Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust.
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is an oversubscribed, very successful, reflective and incredibly proud 11-18 school with 1,764 students on roll including 356 students in our very popular and successful Sixth Form. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is committed to developing ‘Growth Mindsets’ and we would welcome an application from fellow professionals who share this mindset.
In December 2010, the school was awarded Outstanding in every category by Ofsted. They described our students as “…an absolute delight.” and “in every area of the School they carry out exemplary practice.” In November 2013, the Academy was again awarded Outstanding in every category by Ofsted where they stated “Around the school, students are polite and courteous to each other, to members of staff and to visitors. Students listen attentively in lessons, and almost always respond rapidly to teachers’ instructions”. As far as we are aware, Royal Wootton Bassett is the only school in the country to be awarded this prestigious accolade in succession.
Royal Wootton Bassett is geographically situated in a pleasant location with Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds all within commuting distance.
The Governing Body and staff at the Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment.
If you believe you have the experience, vision and drive for this role then we would like to hear from you.
Job Description
The job description lists all the main duties of the post, together with further details of the competencies (skills), experience, qualifications, knowledge and abilities required to do the job. The criteria listed within the job description detail how each of these areas will be assessed. It is important that you identify the competencies, experience, qualifications, knowledge and abilities that will be assessed by application form, as you will need to provide evidence that you meet these criteria.
References
We will require two satisfactory references before a job offer is confirmed; one of which must be your current Headteacher in your present or most recent employment. Please remember to check that your referees are actually available to provide a reference, as failure to do this could cause a delay in confirming your appointment.
There is a lot of information about the academy available on our website www.rwba.org.uk
We hope you will feel inspired to apply for the post of Female 2nd in PE and Teacher of PE at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.
Attached documents
About Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
- Lime Kiln, Wootton Bassett, Swindon
- Wiltshire
- SN4 7HG
- United Kingdom
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust and shares a vision based on mutual respect, support and encouragement to bring out the best in people. At RWBA we recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and that the vast majority of our pupils act in a sensible and appropriate manner and have a keen desire to learn.
It is important, however, that positive standards of behaviour are promoted to all in a manner which is easily understood to which pupils, parents and staff all subscribe. Good order and discipline are essential to the provision of high standards of education.
There are two underlying principles behind this policy:
1. An acknowledgement that we all have rights, and that with such rights come responsibilities to ourselves, others
and the School.
2. To be part of a community in which we treat others as we would wish to be treated.
Values and Aims at Wootton Bassett School
We believe in . . .
• the pursuit of learning for the academic, spiritual, social, moral, cultural, physical and personal development of
pupils.
• providing a broad and balanced curriculum, which presents challenging opportunities for all pupils.
• maintaining a caring community, which encourages courteous and considerate behaviour within an effective and
stimulating learning environment.
• valuing pupils equally and celebrating their contributions and achievements.
• the desirability of all pupils taking an increasing responsibility for their own learning, decision making and actions.
• encouraging the contributions of all staff.
• the value of links with the wider community.
• the principles and practice of equal opportunity.
We will seek to . . .
• support and guide pupils in formulating and achieving realistic and appropriate personal development plans.
• achieve a smooth progression through and beyond the various phases of formal education.
• promote activities, which provide interaction between the school, business and the community for the enrichment of
pupils, curriculum and the community itself.
• foster the involvement of parents for the benefit of pupil development.
• support an organisational and management structure that fosters effective curriculum development and delivery,
facilitates communication and involves governors, staff, pupils and parents in the development of the school.
• encourage and guide staff in broadening their perspectives, framing realistic career targets and supporting their
achievement through stated school development plans.
• support all staff in fulfilling their designated roles.
• secure the maximum benefits from the financial resources available to the school.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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