Teacher of Boys PE

Start date: September 2024

Salary: Teacher Main Scale

Contract Type:  Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and inspirational teacher of boys PE for September 2024. The successful candidate will be an organised, positive and passionate individual with strong classroom management skills.

Applicants should be versatile and enthusiastic to meet the Fir Vale Standard for the ongoing development and evolution of this unique school. They should have an appetite to inspire young people and be driven to ensure progress for students of all abilities.

PE is taught as part of the core curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4. It is also an option at GCSE, where OCR Cambridge National in Sports Studies is delivered.

The curriculum at Fir Vale extends beyond the academic, technical or vocational. It provides students with opportunities to develop and discover their interests and talents, for students’ broader development. Applicants should be willing to positively contribute to the extra-curricular programme and be a dedicated team player.

Applications are welcome from experienced and enthusiastic candidates, either seeking their first teaching post or seeking a new teaching challenge. ECT’s are welcome to apply.

• It is an occupational requirement that the post holder is male in order to teach boys PE lessons. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Male candidates only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010

Fir Vale School is a large 11- 16 mixed secondary school located in the North of Sheffield. For further information and to obtain an application form, job description and person specification, visit www.firvale.com. 

All applicants are required to complete a Fir Vale application form. On your personal statement ensure you write in your own words. Do not use AI to write your application/personal statement.

Please do not use the Sheffield City Council application form. Applications to be submitted to: goxley@firvale.com   

The closing date: 3pm on Monday 20th May 2024.

Interviews will take place: Thursday 23rd May 2024.