Part-time (0.5) Teacher of PE

The City of London School for Girls is an independent, non-denominational girls’ school which is administered by the Corporation of the City of London.  It is a member of the Headmasters’ & Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) and caters for pupils whose ages range from 7 to 18 years.  The total number of pupils is about 755, approximately 93 of whom are members of the Preparatory Department.  There are, on average 150 girls in the Sixth Form.  Entry is by competitive examination at 11+ and by testing and interview at 7+ and Sixth Form level.  The school has a strong academic tradition and all girls go on to Higher Education from the Sixth Form.  

The PE department consists of four full-time members of staff, 2 part-time members of staff, one PE Assistant and a peripatetic fencing coach.  We also have other peripatetic staff who run additional clubs such as cross country running, dance, badminton, tennis and cricket.  Each member of the department normally teaches both in the Preparatory Department and the main Senior School.  Enclosed is a list of the extra-curricular activities, the teams which are run and the clubs open to all pupils.  Practices may take place before school, during lunch times and after school.  Interschool matches are an integral part of school life and take place after school.  Major events and tournaments take place on Saturdays and Sundays.

We currently enter the London Schools Gymnastics Championships, the Middlesex Netball Tournaments, the London Schools Swimming Championships, ISFA football tournaments, London Schools and Public Schools Fencing Championships, Tennis Tournaments, English Schools’ Athletics Championships, London Schools and English Schools Cross Country Championships, London Youth Games and the London Mini Marathon.

All teaching takes place on site.  We swim all year round in our heated indoor swimming pool.  Our all-weather playing surface is used for rounders, football, athletics and cricket.  Netball courts double up for tennis courts in the summer term.  We have a well-equipped gymnasium which is used for the teaching of gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, badminton, climbing and trampolining.  Dance is taught in the multi-purpose hall which has a sprung floor.  There is also a well-equipped fitness room which girls from Year 10 to Year 13 may use once they have passed a multi-gym test.

The PE department currently runs the AQA GCSE PE course in Year 10 and 11.  As GCSE PE is an ‘extra’ subject, students complete GCSE PE lessons as part of their ‘core’ PE lessons, plus some extra lessons.

The PE department organises inter-house competitions as well as Sports Days and trips both abroad and in this country.

APPOINTMENT OF A PART-TIME PE TEACHER: Person Specification: 

ESSENTIAL

• Good academic qualifications – degree or equivalent in PE or Sports Science.  Additional coaching awards in gymnastics would be desirable.

• An understanding of the expectations and ethos of a highly academic school 

• An ability to challenge and motivate students to reach their full potential 

• Commitment to further professional development 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

• A willingness to offer extra-curricular activities and the ability to coach teams to a high standard together with relevant experience. 

• Competency in the use of ICT for administration and for carrying out the teaching of this subject.

• Awareness of the health and safety requirements. 

• Good organisational skills. 

DESIRABLE

• A teaching qualification 

• Experience of teaching a range of ages from preparatory to 6th Form.  

• Some experience in teaching KS2

• Experience of teaching GCSE PE. 

• Experience as a form teacher.