(Female) Physical Education Teacher

Start Date: 23rd April 2019 

 Salary: £34,06 - £50,178 depending on experience, plus TLR 

 Closing date: Wednesday 6th February 

 Interviews: Tuesday 12th February 

 Dear Candidate, 

 Thank you for taking the time to find out more about this exciting role as P.E Teacher at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy. We are delighted that you are considering joining our academy at such an exciting stage in our development. Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is a mixed, non-selective, 11-18 secondary school in Lambeth. The Academy opened in 2008 and moved into its award-winning building on Shakespeare Road in 2010. Evelyn Grace Academy was judged as ‘good’ by OFSTED in 2017 and behaviour was said to be ‘exceptionally strong’. 

In September 2017, I took over as Principal, having previously co-founded an ‘outstanding’ ARK school in North London: Ark Academy. I am working with staff at Evelyn Grace to secure its position as the school of choice in the local community. Together we will ensure that students secure the highest possible standards so they can go on and compete for the very best positions in their chosen career. 

 We believe education is transformational. That is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice. As a teacher at Evelyn Grace you will join me and together we will shape and develop our academy, and thereby realise our ambitions in building an outstanding school. 

 At Evelyn Grace Academy we believe that all our students can achieve excellence, no matter what their background and that they all deserve the very best teachers and resources to help them secure the very best qualifications. Accordingly, the Academy offers a rigorous curriculum and a broad enrichment programme for students at all key stages. 

 We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education as a means of transforming people’s lives. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and securing excellent outcomes. However, we would equally consider newly qualified teachers who are keen to learn their craft. 

 The successful applicant will be a strong team player fully aligned to the Academy’s ethos of high academic expectation and aspiration for all. They will want to be part of body of teachers that work tirelessly to help our students develop the sort of qualities that will help them flourish and succeed in life.

 As a member of Evelyn Grace and the ARK network, you will receive the sort of coaching, training and development opportunities that will help you become the very best that you can be. 

 For further information and to apply please visit our website: https://arkcareers.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/2664/0/215338/19516/female-physical-education-teacher  and submit your application by Wednesday 6th February. 

 For any queries relating to your application, please contact our HR Advisor Zeena Agha on 0207 737 9532 or zeena.agha@evelyngraceacademy.org 

 I wish you all the best in your application. 

 Yours faithfully,  

 Tim Dainty Principal 

Job Description: P.E Teacher 

The Role 

 ·To provide outstanding teaching and learning of PE to secure high attainment of their students 

 ·To collaborate effectively with other members of the department to continue to raise standards   

Key responsibilities 

 ·Provide a disciplined and exciting learning environment that helps students to develop their skills in sports and athletics 

 ·Consistently plan, resource and deliver lessons that allow stimulating and enjoyable learning to take place 

 ·Ensure that all students are given quality feedback in order to make rapid and sustained progress 

 ·Contribute to the programme of enrichment and inter-school and house competition 

 ·Help to maintain excellent standards of behaviour for learning across the Academy 

Other 

 ·Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Line Manager 

 ·Undertake professional development and appraisal 

Person Specification: P.E Teacher 

Qualification Criteria 

 ·Qualified to degree level and above 

 ·Qualified to teach in the UK 

Other 

 · This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check