Teacher of Girls' P.E.

A well-qualified and enthusiastic Physical Education teacher is sought with the ability to teach both core Physical Education and GCSE (AQA). To be successful, you should also be able to coach several team sports to a high level and be confident to lead on away fixtures and competitions. There are also opportunities for the involvement in the wider co-curricular life of this busy school where there is an expectation that teachers contribute fully. As the school is all the way through, you may at times be needed to teach Years 1 – 6, however, the main focus will be upon secondary school pupils. 

The post is suitable for someone with experience or new to the profession and the ability to teach a second subject will be of a distinct advantage to the applicant. Candidates should indicate any additional subjects they are competent to teach to what ages. 

Thorpe Hall is a non-selective co-educational day school of 445 pupils from pre-nursery to Year 11. The school is situated on a generous site on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea and has an excellent reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the area. More information about the school and the school’s prospectus can be found on our website: https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/admissions/prospectus/

Thorpe Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, enhanced DBS and a declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our busy and successful PE department. The role would suit an enthusiastic, hard working and passionate individual who wishes to share their drive and motivation with energetic young people of all ages. 

At present there are 5 full time PE teachers and a number of external coaches who assist in the running of extra-curricular clubs and matches. The department is responsible for the teaching of core PE across all ages and believe that all pupils, whatever their sporting prowess, get an opportunity to achieve in all the key elements of the subject. GCSE PE (AQA) is taught in KS4 and results over the years have been encouraging. 

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a range of sports and will be expected to lead, and have a strong presence in core PE lessons, whilst also having a keen interest in expanding our extra-curricular provisions.

The school is home to The Seaglass, Thorpe Hall School’s new £2.4m state-of-the-art sports and events centre representing another huge leap forward in the facilities and educational provision at Thorpe Hall School. The Seaglass houses basketball and netball courts, badminton courts, indoor cricket nets, dance studio and a cardio-vascular room and gymnasium. The School also has a large field providing football & rugby pitches, a grass athletics track, a small wooded area used for cross country and outdoor schools education and an all weather cricket pitch for the summer months.

Further to the on site facilities we use the local Garon Park sports centre and Thorpe Bay tennis club.

Tasks and Duties would include: 

• Work within the schools policies and guidelines on curriculum, discipline and organisation.
• Plan, prepare and deliver creative and inspirational lessons to a range of ages and abilities.
• Provide appropriate academic challenge to allow all pupils to reach their potential.
• ·Maintain records, assess and write reports on pupils’ progress and development.
• Attend Parents consultation evenings to discuss progress with pupils and parents.
• Have outstanding subject knowledge and keep up to date with changes.
• Be an outstanding ambassador to all pupils modelling professionalism, compassion and a hard working ethos at all times.
• Undertake pastoral duties i.e. Form Tutor.
• Contribute and enhance the curricular, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities of the whole school.