PE Teacher

M1 (£30,000) - UPR3 (£46,525) Potential additional Head of Year Responsibility TLR £7,263.

The Buckingham School seeks to appoint a confident and passionate Full Time Teacher of Physical Education (PE), starting September 2024 or before. Reporting to the Curriculum Leader, this is an opportunity for a talented and committed PE professional to help develop and contribute to a brand new diverse, challenging and ultimately exciting curriculum.  

The successful applicant will be either a current or early careers Teacher of PE with the drive to plan, deliver and embed a truly outstanding PE provision. Alongside this, they must have the motivation and desire to deliver exceptional extra-curricular provision. The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about learning to the highest standard, committed to maintaining a healthy environment, and who has a sharp eye for detail, to build on the school’s successes and contribute to our continuing development. 

The school's recent change in vision to ‘Success For All’, is intertwined with the PE department's vision to ‘To prepare students for life, through positive and meaningful experiences in PE’. You will be joining a department of highly skilled and dedicated practitioners, which has never had more motivation to make a difference to our students' educational journey. The PE department has introduced a brand new curriculum for our students and the time to make a real impact through PE & Sport for our students is now! Opportunities for you to contribute your own expertise and ideas to make a positive impact within the department and across the whole school are always encouraged.

At The Buckingham School, we follow the AQA GCSE Physical Education course, Pearson BTEC Level 1/2/3 Awards, AQA A Level PE and The UK Sports Leaders Award Level 2 & 3. Any prior experience of any of these courses would be advantageous. (Potential TLR for the right candidate - To be discussed at interview). 

In addition, we have a Head of Year opportunity, which is an additional TLR. If you wish to be considered for this, please refer to the supporting Job Description and express your interest on your application.

In return, we will offer you:

• A professional, supportive and experienced Team
• A personalised approach to Continuing Professional Development
• A role in a school that has a clear vision
• The opportunity to work with students who possess excellent attitudes to learning
• A learning environment that is ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking

To access details relating to this vacancy and to download the required application form, please visit the school website The Buckingham School, or alternatively, download the application form below or click the apply button. Please submit completed applications FAO Mr A McGinnes, Headteacher to emansfield@buckinghamschool.org. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for any roles based in the school.

Suitable candidates will be invited for interview following receipt of their application, therefore we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a candidate is appointed.

The Buckingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service and online screening in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ act.