Teacher of Girls’ Physical Education
Westholme School
Blackburn with Darwen
- Expired
- Salary:
- Westholme Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2021
Job overview
Teacher of Girls’ Physical Education.
Salary: Westholme scale
Westholme School, established in 1923, is a leading independent school with around 700 students, located on the rural outskirts of Blackburn.
The School is exceptionally well resourced and our fantastic facilities across the entire campus are extensive and stimulating, as a result of the Governors’ wise investment plan.
At Westholme, we pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education where boys and girls are encouraged to fulfil their potential in all aspects of the curriculum and beyond. Hard work and endeavour are recognised and valued as highly as attainment and our positive approach to teaching and learning is underpinned by a supportive pastoral system. A fully rounded education is endorsed at all ages and staff give their time generously to provide an extensive range of activities, clubs, societies and trips which enriches provision for every pupil. Academic achievement is well above the national average at GCSE and A Level and the curriculum is broad and diverse. The website provides a comprehensive insight into our diverse choice of co-curricular opportunities and multiple achievements.
The Post
We seek a well-qualified, dedicated and inspirational graduate to contribute to a highly committed department. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team, with support from a variety of specialist coaches and other staff. The successful applicant would be required to teach across the full age range (Primary and Senior) with an ability to teach GCSE and/or A Level would be an advantage. Although the post will primarily be to teach girls, some classes, including academic, are mixed and there will be an expectation that the candidate will teach boys. The school has a thriving co-curricular programme and the post involves regular after-school and Saturday morning commitments. An ability to teach hockey and netball to a high standard is essential and the ability to teach swimming to Primary and Secondary would be advantageous. For further information about the school, including facilities, please visit the school’s website www.westholmeschool.com.
How to apply:
Please download our application form.
Applications using the school form should be sent to the Principal by 9:00am on Monday 24 May 2021. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26 May 2021. Applicants who have heard nothing by Friday 28 May 2021 should assume they have been unsuccessful.
Applicants who have any questions can email the Head of Department, Mr Lee Purdy purdyl@westholmeschool.com
Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.
Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
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About Westholme School
Working for Westholme is a wonderful experience
Westholme is an incredible School. Pioneering the future of education, it is certainly a very exciting time to join our innovative, close-knit and supportive family of staff.
Our unique educational philosophy is predicated on providing unrivalled holistic excellence, from 4 to 18 years, placing an equal balance on academia, performing arts, sport, creative arts and technology. A plethora of experiences are offered inside and outside the classroom which fosters kind, confident, well-rounded and happy young people; they really are a joy to teach. One of the most distinctive Westholme hallmarks is the tangible warmth everyone feels from the moment you arrive at our beautiful, picturesque campus with panoramic views of the Ribble Valley – simply a stunning, inspirational and uplifting place to work every day!
Westholme has invested significantly with our newly constructed state-of-the-art Prep for pupils 4 – 11. The first-class facilities on site offer a stimulating environment to provide unsurpassed experiences for all students from 4 – 18 in our full-sized professional theatre; a new music department equipped with recording studio; contemporary INSPIRED Sixth Form; seven modern laboratories that support the three separate sciences; a 20m swimming pool; 7 hard courts for tennis and netball, a floodlit astroturf, sports pitches, and fully equipped sports hall.
The extensive co-curricular provision is the cornerstone of the education ethos with over 100 clubs, activities and societies every week.
Prep pupils are wholeheartedly empowered to exceed their potential through a ground-breaking curriculum, Senior students develop 21st century skills first through an extensive holistic curriculum and in our INSPIRED Sixth Form, currently the highest achieving Sixth Form in Lancashire, students culminate their journey with incomparable 1:1 support, leadership, networking and entrepreneurial experiences.
Westholme is more than a school and if you’d like to join a highly energised and innovative team, we would love to hear from you!
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