PE Teacher

The Learning Partnership along with the Principal at Leighton Academy wish to appoint a motivated, committed and highly effective PE Teacher to join our hard working and enthusiastic team to further enhance the provision for PE and School Sport across the school.

The successful candidate is expected to be well organised and flexible with high expectations of attainment, achievement and behaviour and have a drive to make a difference to the education of all pupils. They will have excellent communication skills and evidence of continued professional development.

For more detailed information of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of a PE Teacher at Leighton Academy, please refer to the job description.

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In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff

• Inquisitive and self-motivated children to inspire

• Staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

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Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Debbie O’Reilly (Office Manager) on: 01270 814016.

Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024 at 9.00am

Shortlisting: Friday 10th May 2024

Interviews: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May 2024

Start Date: 1st September 2024

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.