Teacher of Physical Education (Girls)

THE LONG EATON SCHOOL  

Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham.  NG10 3NP 

Tel:  0115 9732438   Fax:  0115 9737349 e-mail: info@longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk 11-18 mixed comprehensive, NOR – 1285  

Headteacher – Andy Hunt  

Teacher of PE - -irls  Girls G(MPS) 

April 2018 Temporary Post   

Governors are inviting applications for the post of Teacher of PE (Temporary).  The successful applicant will be professional, adaptable and dedicated to delivering high quality teaching with broad experience of working across a busy PE department.  They will have strong communication skills and will be able to work well within a team, yet be able to demonstrate an ability to utilise their own initiative.  They will be motivated and resilient and be able to demonstrate the skills required to engage students in their learning.  The post holder will play an integral part in the contribution made by the PE Department to whole school Learning and Teaching and will be involved in developing various programmes and projects to raise the profile and status of PE throughout the school.  

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQT or more experienced teacher to join this innovative department within a successful school.  NQTs appointed to The Long Eaton School benefit from a full programme of NQT support and CPD throughout their Induction Year. The post holder will enjoy working in a caring and supportive environment.    

The Long Eaton School: 

• is an over-subscribed 11-18 school; 
• enjoyed good results at GCSE and ‘best ever’ at A Level last summer;
• converted to Academy status in April 2011
• has been a designated Science College since 2003, with a second specialism in Applied Learning 
• moved into a £16m PFI brand new school building in February 2006 with state of the art facilities including an Enhanced Resource Centre, 
• opened The Malcolm Parry Observatory, a purpose-built facility for astronomy, in January 2012; 
• gained the Gold Standard in the Leading Space Education quality mark in February 2013; 
• has a highly motivated staff team and enthusiastic students 
• has a thriving sixth form with opportunities for further development;  

We are looking to appoint a person who: 

• is committed to continuous development and the raising of achievement 
• will make a strong contribution to the teaching within the school  

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS (formerly Enhanced CRB) Check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory references  

Closing Date: Friday 9 February 2018 Interview Date: Week Commencing 12 February 2018  

Further details about school are available at www.longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk 

Application packs can be obtained from:    Telephone: 0115 9732438 (ask for the Trust HR Team) or by Email: info@northworthytrust.org.uk