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Teacher of PE (Part Time )

Teacher of PE (Part Time )

The Abbey School Reading

Reading

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2020 or 1 January 2021
Apply by:
19 July 2020

Job overview

Teacher of PE (Part Time) 

Reports to: Head of Whole School PE

Location: Senior School 

Start date: September 2020 or January 2021

Background

The Abbey School is an independent GSA day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years.  Founded in 1887 the school enjoys an enviable reputation of academic excellence, a rich history, a caring pastoral environment and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity for each individual.  With exceptionally high ratings in the national league tables and a thriving International Baccalaureate diploma programme, The Abbey School is the only independent school in the Berkshire area to offer such outstanding opportunities to academically able girls.  The girls themselves are motivated, enthusiastic and co-operative and there is a happy, purposeful atmosphere to the school.  This is evidenced in the recent ISI Inspection Report in which The Abbey received the very highest ratings in every category.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and talented Physical Education Teacher to join a vibrant and committed department. The successful candidate will have high academic and professional standards and be committed to building on the strength of the subject throughout the School. Our other major sports include Hockey, Netball, Athletics and Swimming.

The successful candidate should be confident in planning and delivering lessons across all year groups and a range of activities.  All candidates must be willing to contribute fully to our thriving extracurricular programme. 

This role would suit a Newly Qualified Teacher or someone seeking their first teaching post.

Facilities and provision

The school has an indoor 25m heated swimming pool, an all-weather hockey pitch, 4 floodlit netball/tennis courts, fitness room and a gymnasium all on site.  The Junior School has a gymnasium and its own courts and girls come to the Senior School for swimming lessons. 

All girls participate fully in Physical Education lessons, including the Sixth Form.  The curriculum for UIII (Year 7) to U4 (Year 9) consists of units of hockey and netball; the major winter sports, alongside introducing other team sports. The girls also have a single Physical Education lesson consisting of gymnastics, dance, swimming, and health related exercise.  The L5 and U5 (Year 10 & 11) curriculum provides a much broader curriculum with activities ranging from the traditional sports to yoga, Zumba and ultimate Frisbee. We provide a broad Sixth Form physical activity programme and is an area that continues to develop in order to cater for all girls. 

Academic PE is well established in the school at GCSE, following the AQA specification. The IB Sport, Exercise and Health Science is well establish as a Standard Level subject and this year will see us introducing it as a Higher-Level Subject. This successful candidate must have a passion for academic PE and an exceptional knowledge base.

Extra-curricular

A wide range of extra-curricular clubs and practices are offered including recreational clubs as well as team coaching.  Recreational Clubs are diverse and include activities such as diving, synchronised swimming and trampolining.  All members of the department are involved in these practices which take place before school and at lunchtimes.  

All staff are either Form Tutors or Assistant Form Tutors and are expected to take part in the pastoral care of the pupils and to be involved in extra-curricular activity.  They undertake various supervision duties according to a rota. The post-holder may also be required to carry out other duties appropriate to the post, as agreed and arranged by the School. 

A teaching member of an academic department will be required to undertake the following professional duties.

Teaching: (in each case with regard to policies and curriculum of school and department)

● plan and prepare lessons and homework;

● teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere;

● assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;

● provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils;

● liaise with the Head of Department about departmental matters;

● prepare and develop courses of study, teaching and examination materials methods of teaching and assessment, as required;

● participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for examinations, invigilate the examinations and assess performance as required;

● Develop knowledge and professional competencies.

General Administration:

● attend weekly staff meetings, and other meetings as required;

● assist at and attend official functions e.g. entrance tests, exhibitions, speech day and other events;

● attend school assemblies;

Child Protection

● The Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

● This post may involve unsupervised contact with children and young people.  The School therefore expects from the successful candidate the level and degree of adult leadership of children and young people expected in a School environment.  

● The successful candidate should expect to undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance process.

Teacher Standards

Teachers at The Abbey are expected to adhere to the Teachers’ Standards as detailed by the Department for Education; these cover teaching as well as personal and professional conduct and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards. 

The PE Department

Curricular and extra-curricular sport is flourishing, with teams and individuals competing successfully in many games and physical activities at local, regional and national level and also with a varied and active programme of clubs, coached courses and recreational sporting activities.  The PE department runs trips and tours in this country and abroad. The school also employs a full time Outdoor Pursuits teacher, who also heads up the very active Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme.

Terms of Employment

Under current legislation, we are required to advise applicants that this appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure.  Details of any criminal record (spent or unspent, due to exemption from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) must be disclosed at interview.  Only relevant convictions and other information will be taken into account so disclosure need not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position at this School.  For further information, contact the Disclosure and Barring Service on 0870 9090 811 or visit the Disclosure website at www.disclosuresdbs.co.uk 

For more information on our lively and well-resourced school and for an application form, please visit the Vacancies Page on our website www.theabbey.co.uk.  

To apply for this position, please complete an application form in full, including details of suitable referees as instructed, then send this with your full CV and covering letter by email to hr@theabbey.co.uk 

Closing Date: 24 July 2020 

Interviews will only be arranged following our receipt of a completed application form.

For enquires please contact hr@theabbey.co.uk 

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About The Abbey School Reading

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The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.

The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses. 

The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.    

The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun. 

There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.

The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.

Headteacher

Will le Fleming

ISI report

“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”

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