Teacher of PE (Mat Cover)

Appointment of a Teacher of PE   for September 2020 (maternity cover)

Bishop’s Stortford College is a place of learning that provides an outstanding range of opportunities for developing well-rounded, skillful and happy young people. We pride ourselves on doing this in a beautiful environment with the best facilities.

At the College, we are aware that it is the people who make this possible. It is their energy, imagination and enthusiasm that creates the opportunities, experiences and very special atmosphere for both pupils and staff to enjoy.

The Post

We are seeking a talented and inspirational teacher, coach and leader to join our team of specialist sports teachers in the College.

The sports team are one of the few departments who get to work with pupils and follow their progression right through the College, from working with and seeing potential in our smallest pupils in the Pre-Prep, to training our most talented and often gifted Senior School pupils.  There is a proud sporting tradition here and an ambition for the future, and this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to its success.

The successful candidate will have the technical understanding and the leadership skills necessary to maintain and develop the quality of our sports at all levels, as well as being an outstanding teacher of PE.

This is a part time role over four days a week and becomes available from the start of the Autumn Term, September 2020.

Application Process

The offer of appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the College’s Child Protection Policy is available on the website.

The closing date for applications is 15th June. A completed application form, letter of application and curriculum vitae should be sent by email to recruitment@bishopsstortfordcollege.org. Please do not send any applications via post. 

And if we still haven’t tempted you…

We also reward all our employees with a fantastic range of benefits, which include access to the Teachers’ Pension scheme, use of our state-of-the-art College Gym and Swimming Pool, parking onsite and a free lunch during term time! Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch?

Here’s what some of our employees have said about the College…..

‘At Bishop’s Stortford College, there is a willingness to help each other and a shared commitment to helping pupils’

‘You have the space and ability to draw on your own character and strength within the College’

‘Staff are supportive and helpful and there is good communication. We are a close-knit team who help one other’

Bishop's Stortford College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; references will be taken prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check is required. To this end, robust Safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to support families, pupils, staff and volunteers. In compliance with the sharing of information guidance/best practice, any concerns are passed to designated teachers, trained in Safeguarding.