Teacher of Physical Education

This is an opportunity for an inspirational PE Teacher to play a key role adding to the profile of sport at a leading independent girls’ day school.

At Northampton High School many of our girls absolutely love sport and you will ensure this continues. You will teach across the school, from the youngest pupils in the Junior School to A Level (and possibly Oxbridge entrance), demonstrating enthusiasm and energy and inspiring participation at this exciting time in the development of sport at Northampton High.

We are looking for a well-qualified graduate with a passion for teaching and excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the curriculum and a commitment to continuing professional development, as well as being efficient and organised. They will be a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and will have exciting ideas about the teaching of Physical Education generally, and the ways in which the subject can be further developed and encouraged across the whole school, including in the Junior School.

The successful candidate will be able to help with the creation of engaging schemes of work, organise and run trips and fixtures, including some on Saturdays, support university preparation and be committed to developing the vibrant extracurricular life of the school.

The successful candidate will also be able to coach at least two of the following at a high level – hockey, netball and cricket, along with any other areas of expertise.

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is one of the oldest girls’ schools in the country, with a tradition of pioneering in girls’ education going back to its foundation in 1878.

Our school is situated in Hardingstone, just outside the town of Northampton, in a leafy site with extensive playing fields and spacious buildings that were purpose built when the school moved from the town centre in 1992. The transport links are excellent, with easy access from the M1 and Northampton rail station a short taxi ride away. The school is a popular choice in the local vicinity and girls also join us from areas further afield, such as Milton Keynes, Warwickshire and Bedfordshire.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Membership of Teaching Staff Pension Scheme

• Lunches: free lunches are provided to all staff during term time

• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools

• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications

• Computer Loans: Interest free loans are available to staff to enable them to buy a computer for personal use at home or school

• Cycle Scheme: the school is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months • Four weeks’ study leave for teachers after ten years’ continuous service

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be submitted by Wednesday 26 May 2021 at midday at the latest; however, applications may be considered in advance of the deadline.

Interviews will be held on Friday 28 May 2021.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.