Games and PE Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Preparatory School is one of London’s leading prep schools, regularly sending boys to the top day and boarding schools in the country. The School enjoys a heavily oversubscribed intake at 7+ and 8+ and a strong reputation with its parents and wider prep and senior school community. The successful candidate will contribute to the next stage of the School’s development and help to facilitate and maximise the opportunities afforded by the expansion to the next door building and continued development of Wetherby Sports Ground.

We seek to recruit either an existing, specialist teacher, who would like to develop their career in this direction. Applications are welcome from those with appropriate independent or maintained sector experience, including secondary schools and Early Career Teachers.

Inspired and Wetherby Preparatory School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Inspired schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance and pre-appointment safeguarding checks will be undertaken before any candidate is confirmed in post. Staff will be aware of and follow the safeguarding, Prevent Duty, anti-bullying and behaviour and discipline policies of the school, and partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The PE/Games Teacher will be required to:

•   To attend curriculum meetings with respect to the curriculum.

•   To help organise fixtures both internally and with other schools and to disseminate relevant information regarding these.

•   To help organise an annual Sports Day.

•   To attend INSET as required by the Head and/or Deputy Head.

•   To attend Staff Meetings, Parents’ Evenings and any other functions as required by the Head and/or Deputy Head.

•   To undertake a certain amount of administration and other tasks related to the post either at the direction of the Headmaster and/or Deputy Head or by using his/her initiative.

•   To play a full part in the life of the School and to undertake pastoral/supervisory duties as required.

•   Abide by the objectives and targets of the school, and follow the procedures and practices utilised in all aspects of the work, including computerised and manual systems and the maintenance of relevant records.

•   Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the school’s core values.

Other Duties:

•   To attend any other meetings deemed appropriate to the post.

•   To write reports on the children in his/her care.

•   To carry out any additional duties which may from time to time be required by the Head and/or Deputy Head.

•   To exercise appropriate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality in the carrying out of all duties described above.

•   To teach all pupils to the best of his/her ability at all times

•   To attend any such courses deemed necessary by the Head and/or Deputy Head for the continuation and improvement of the School and its pupils.

•   To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and to reflect that high standard in dress and general appearance.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

1. A University degree and / or recognised Teaching qualification.
2. Experience at teaching Games/ PE is preferable.
3. Enormous energy and commitment for the post and the ability to work in harmony with colleagues.
4. Good organisational skills.
5. Good health and a good record of attendance.
6. Sympathy with and readiness to support the school’s Educational ethos.
7. An ability to use IT as a teaching resource and for personal administration.
8. A good sense of humour.