Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher Job

·     Salary: Inner London Pay Scale – MPS/UPS (£34,502 to £56,959)

·     Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

·     To Start: July or September 2024

·     Location: 352 Commercial Road London, E1 0LB, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

There is a wave of change and improvement at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement?

The Governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic, outstanding PE Teacher with the energy and commitment to teach PE to our pupils. We are looking for a passionate and talented practitioner, someone who is able to motivate students, lead on extra-curricular activities and inspire the next generation of athletes. The successful candidate will be creative, a strong role model and an advocate for our students.

From September 2023, Bishop Challoner’s two schools merged, creating one co-educational school. The school has 1232 students on roll, including 211 in the Sixth Form. Bishop Challoner is in an area of relatively high deprivation which transforms the life opportunities of children. If you came into teaching to transform lives, then this is an opportunity for you to do so. We have state of the art buildings and facilities and dedicated professional staff - Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a strong and effective PE department. This would suit both experiences and ECTs.

Physical Education is a highly popular subject at the school, attracting high numbers across examinable courses in KS4 and 5. However, we are not complacent - working with a team of passionate and dedicated practitioners, you will contribute to the development of a faculty that aims to maintain an outstanding reputation.

The PE department is extremely committed to providing a safe, relevant, enjoyable and all-inclusive curriculum. As a school we recognise the role that sport can play in the holistic development of a young person and the integral role this plays in society. The PE department provides a wide variety of sports, ensuring that pupils can pursue their sporting interests both inside and outside of school. In addition to providing an inclusive curriculum we are a school that actively encourages the pursuit of sporting excellence. We have a number of students and sports teams that compete at a regional and national level with our most successful sports being football, basketball, netball and athletics. A high level of experience in any of these sports is desirable though not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional teachers. You do not need to be a practicing Catholic to apply.

We Offer:

·      All new teachers will be supported through our Early Careers Programme.

·      A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels.

·      Outstanding support from faculty teams and a designated mentor.

·      Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests.

·      Supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.

·      A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff.

OFSTED Quotes:

·      “Pupils value their education”

·      “Positive about the changes and routines that new leaders introduced”

·      “New leaders and governors are ambitious and have set high expectations for all. They set about making important changes and have brought about notable improvements” (OFSTED, November 2021)

We are looking for professionals with:

·      The willingness to support our Catholic mission and ethos.

·      Evidence of excellent classroom practice or the potential to achieve it.

·      A track record of successful student outcomes across the Key Stages.

·      High expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour.

·      Passion for providing an extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities for our young people.

If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of PE and Healthy Living Faculty at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie Field at bishopchalloner@hays.com or call Ellie on 0207 259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Closing Date: Thursday, 23rd May 2024 at 12 noon

Interviews:     TBC

Please note that there are no parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please also find the details of our Safeguarding Policy, Staff Code of Conduct and Safer Recruitment.