Lead Teacher PE

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. 

The Fen Rivers Academy opened in June 2018 and has special school status for children with social, emotional and mental health needs. We are in an exciting period of expansion and will grow for up to 100 pupils across KS1 -4.

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Teacher - PE, to plan, deliver and manage all subject area learning programmes for learners aged 05-16 ensuring learning is sequenced well and long/medium term plans enable the curriculum content to be covered. You'll be responsible for tracking and quality assurance processes used to identify gaps in learning, and development needs of those you line manage. 

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Creating an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success and progression, respecting individual differences in culture and background and reflecting this in the environment of the classroom.
• Overseeing and co-ordinate the development of your subject(s) area. 
• Planning, producing and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, taking into account guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements.
• Working with SLT to inform whole school planning and ensure that planning supports the aims and objectives of the school and meets the needs of all pupils.
• Developing, monitoring and assessing schemes of work, policy, assessment and teaching strategies, consulting with colleagues, identifying strategies to the Leadership Team and disseminating developments across the school.

Please click here to download the full job description and person specification.

Interviews will take place on 19th September (Warner Interviews) and 29th September (second interviews for successful candidates) and social media checks will be made on all candidates to ensure suitability prior to short listing. Safer recruitment is paramount. 

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• QTS.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
• Experience of working with our cohort of young people including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs.
• A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application.
• A robust knowledge of behavioural techniques and theories and their application.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, safeguarding and child protection.
• A sound knowledge of planning and assessment techniques.
• A secure knowledge and understanding of subject(s)/curriculum area(s) and related pedagogy.

Additional Information

Salary - £22,702.70 - £35.420.27 pro rata (£28,000 - £43,685, FTE) MPR1 – UPR5

Contract - Full time, 39 weeks per year

Catch22 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.