Full/Part Time Teacher of PE

We seek a committed and enthusiastic teacher of PE to join an excellently resourced PE department.    

The role is available on either a full or part time basis. In order to facilitate a full-time role, the ideal candidate will be able to, or willing to, teach Mathematics in addition to PE. 

Inclusion of the SSCo role means that the successful candidate will need to have access to their own vehicle one day per week. 

Our PE Department

Physical Education is the formal inculcation of knowledge by practical means.  It is an important element of a balanced education.  We firmly believe that Physical Education should ensure that all pupils have an opportunity to participate on equal terms in a range of activities and should help them to develop their self-esteem through participation and achievement.

Year groups 7, 8 and 9 are timetabled to receive two, 60 minute periods of PE per week.  Years 10 and 11 receive one 60 minute lesson per week.

There are regular departmental meetings held in school time.  At these meetings critical analysis of departmental practice, target setting and achievement are considered.

Opportunities are given to staff to allow for the updating of qualifications and the expansion of their own career development.   This is facilitated through department Inset and external courses.

We operate a single sex policy in all year groups and students follow a wide, balanced curriculum which answer all government requirements.   The activities followed are:

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Dance, Fitness, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Rounders, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball.

Sports Studies

In Year 10, students have the opportunity to follow the Sports Studies Course which is the equivalent to 1 GCSE. It comprises of 4 units over the course of the 2 years each worth 25%. One of the units is exam based and the other 3 units are coursework based comprising of both practical and coursework elements. Students currently receive 5 hours over the 2 week timetable 

Cambridge Extended Technical Certificate in Sport

This course is the equivalent to 1 ‘A’ Level and the students receive 9 hours of curriculum time per fortnight. The course is split into 3 core units, of which 2 are externally marked exam based with the other core unit being a Leadership in sport unit. 2 or 3 optional units are then completed to finish the course which are internally assessed units.

Extra-Curricular Activities

There is a committed and valued extra-curricular programme offered to all students within the school.   The expanse of sports offered is an extension of the school curriculum.

Rewards

The Department have in operation a “colours system”.   This has been running since 1999 and has been well received by both staff and students.

Principal Responsibilities

• To teach Physical Education across the ability range in line with departmental scheme of work and policies

• To participate in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials and schemes of work.

• To contribute towards the extra-curricular activities offered by the PE department.

Additional Specific Responsibilities

• To be Form Tutor of an assigned form and to carry out related duties in accordance with the general job description of Form Tutor.

General Duties

• To carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published rosters.

• To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents relative to the above duties.

School Sports Co-ordinator (SSCo)

As part of the William de Ferrers School Sports Partnership (WdF SSP), you will be asked to commit one day per week to this role.  The SSCo will oversee all sporting competitions within the SSP family

Duties

• Liaise with primaries on SoW

• Focus on any potential areas of weakness

• Assist with primary PE lessons, offering observations

• Advise on usage of Sports Premium budgets

• Maintain up to date records for the purposes of School Games applications

• Co-ordinate and oversee primary events

• Provide a write-up of competitions, including results

• Provide half-termly updates to the SGO

• Attend termly CPD sessions

• Support extra-curricular primary programmes

• Complete yearly plan in partnership with your allocated primary schools

• To provide Sports Leaders for primary sports days

• To organise Sports Leaders to help run events

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

 

About the School

The Billericay School is a heavily oversubscribed comprehensive in Essex with a specialism in Mathematics and Computing. The school has polite and engaged students who want to learn and benefits from good parental support.

With direct links to the ‘Outstanding’ Billericay Educational Consortium, The Billericay School is renowned for the high standards of CPD it delivers as well as the collaborative and supportive ethos it promotes amongst staff.

Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Additional Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Free access to our fully equipped Gym (and induction program). 

• Free access to our swimming pool 

• Employer Pension Contribution

• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme

• Eye test vouchers

• Access to our Wellbeing programme (includes counselling sessions and online discounts)

When applying for this position, please use The Billericay School application form, which can be found on our school website under Vacancies: https://www.billericayschool.com/vacancies/ 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.