Assistant Subject Leader of Physical Education (with TLR)

We are looking for a well-qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated Assistant Subject Leader of Physical Education to join our Academy from September 2024. Knowledge of A level anatomy and physiology is desirable, along with experience in rugby, football and cricket. The successful candidate will assist in the leadership of the subject team and manage our boys fixtures.

The successful candidate will also be passionate about inspiring children to be physically active and to love the outdoors. They will also be able demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people. 

 Benefits of working for us include:

• a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion, 
• dedicated support at both Academy and Trust level,
• a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals ,
• A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported, 
• motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff, 
• a commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good teachers - and partnership working, as part of our Teaching School status and within our family of schools,
• a robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish.

The ideal candidate will:

• be an inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Physical Education; who can inspire a lifelong interest and participation in sport and physical activity,
• be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude,
• able to create and maintain an inspiring, appropriate, safe and stimulating learning environment,
• have the ability to teach from Key stage 3 to 5,
• possess excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and the wider community. 

Employee benefits include:

• access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support,
• free on-site parking,
• free tea and coffee making facilities,
• cycle to work scheme,
• discounted access to our on-site leisure facilities, including fully equipped gym at Academy Leisure, Sawry,
• generous sick pay and annual leave.

To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Meridian Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about this role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. If you wish to apply for this position, please submit an application form and a letter/supporting statement of at least 1 side of A4 (via the website) outlining why you would like to work for SVA. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs. If you have any questions about this process or would like further details regarding the role please contact Maria Taylor, HR Officer, via recruitment@sawtryva.org.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16th April 2024, 8.00 am

 Interviews to take place on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.