ECT Female Teacher of Physical Education
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Warrington
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Starting at £30,000 and increasing to UPS3 over time.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024
- Apply by:
- 11 June 2024
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Female ECT teacher of Physical Education to join St Gregory’s Catholic High School, an Ofsted ‘Good’ School (January 2020) with an Outstanding Catholic life judgement (Section 48 February 2019).
Both reports can be viewed by clicking this link: https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/about-us/ofsted
Due to the continuing popularity of our school, we are expanding our staffing profile in line with our increasing pupil numbers and we are specifically looking for an ECT who can grow and develop in our highly supportive school community.
This rare and exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join a highly successful Physical Education department is not to be missed. You will work with young people who thrive on challenge and have passion for sports and fitness. The successful candidate will be passionate about Physical Education, Sport, Health, Wellbeing and will be personally driven to ensure that every child realises their ambitions in this subject.
We will provide you with outstanding support and professional development and you will have access to our simply health care plan and bespoke CPD opportunities to grow as an employee.
St. Gregory’s Catholic High School is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in both Warrington and the Liverpool Archdiocese area and as such we are oversubscribed with a waiting list to join our school community.
Our Physical Education team provide the best learning experience for pupils through high expectations, inspirational teaching and personalised support. Achievement in the department is good and GCSE results are competitive with national averages.
In Key Stage 3 pupils follow a Physical Education curriculum that focuses on the development of technical proficiency and tactical awareness in both individual sports and team games. The Key Stage 3 Physical Education curriculum also provides pupils with an insight into a range of theoretical concepts in order to enhance pupil understanding and foster a love of learning for the subject. In Key Stage 4 the Physical Education department delivers AQA GCSE PE and OCR Cambridge National in Sport Studies qualifications.
A full insight into the Curriculum Intent and content of our Physical Education department can be viewed by clicking the link below:
https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/curriculum/subjects/physical-education
The department currently consists of 4 full-time teachers and 1 0.8 teacher. Teaching takes place in a brand new sports hall complete with a dance studio and fitness area and we have extensive playing fields surrounding the school site. The school are currently exploring further expansion of sports facilities beyond what we already have.
Visits to the school and discussions with the headteacher are welcome.
Please return a completed CES application form to recruitment@stgregoryshigh.com
Only CES application forms will be accepted.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Closing date for application: Tuesday 11th June 2024
Shortlisting / notification for interview: Tuesday 11th June 2024
Interview: Friday 14th June 2024
About St Gregory's Catholic High School
- St Gregory's Catholic High School
- Cromwell Avenue, Westbrook, Warrington
- Cheshire
- WA5 1HG
- United Kingdom
St Gregory’s Catholic High School is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is located in Warrington, Cheshire, and has about 1200 pupils. It is a voluntary aided school.
Headteacher
Mr Ed McGlinchey
Values and vision
The mission statement of St Gregory’s reads: “This is our God, the servant King. He calls us now to follow him.” The school’s prayer is: “Inspire us to build a community based on love and respect. May we be empowered to challenge injustice every day. Help us to value and support each other to create a positive Learning environment where all may serve. Amen.”
The staff, parents, governors and students of St. Gregory’s Catholic High School aim to work in partnership to create a vibrant community in which all are valued. At the core of school life is a belief that there is no better inspiration than the example and teaching of Jesus Christ.
The school community seeks to set an example of service, inspired by Jesus, and in doing so fulfil the aspirations that it has for each of its pupils, and to foster their spiritual, academic and personal development.
Ofsted
“Across the school there are examples of good and sometimes outstanding teaching. Many students are eager to learn and have aspirations to excel in their studies and in the contribution they make to school life.”
“The school represents a safe, caring and responsive community. Governance is strong and effective."
View St Gregory’s Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report
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