PE Teacher
Caterham High School
Redbridge
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 16 June 2023
Job overview
Age range: 11 - 18
Strive, Succeed, Surpass
If you have a passion for demonstrating how Physical Education can shape a young person’s life, and a commitment to work with all ages and abilities, we would like to meet you.
This is an excellent opportunity for a bright and innovative individual to join our Physical Education team who will teach predominantly boys groups. We are committed to students receiving a well-rounded education how important practical subjects like PE are to our young people.
Caterham High is on a journey to excellence. If you would like to join us, working in an exciting period of development and change, then we would like to hear from you.
We strive to achieve aspirational outcomes and provision for our children and young people, set within a culture of inclusion and high expectations. Ofsted: Good: June 2022: "Pupils at Caterham High School belong to a caring community. Staff encourage pupils to believe in themselves and persevere in pursuit of their ambitions."
Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply. There is strong and valued CPD for all staff, including an excellent programme for ECTs and trainee teachers. We are active participants of the Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance which also provides a wide programme of CPD including a residential for ECTs.
We are a community school that serves a richly diverse area of East London, with many ethnic groups and languages represented. We have good facilities, including sports facilities, and opportunities to teach across the full age range.
Our staff are well known as friendly and welcoming. There are staff activities such as football, badminton and yoga. Staff have free access to our fitness suite and free parking.
We warmly welcome an informal telephone conversation prior to application. You can also visit the website to view information videos about Caterham High.
Are you interested? If so, please see our website for more information - the application pack and form are on our website.
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to D.Venner@ecaterham.net as soon as possible. Please note, the school will assess applications on receipt and may arrange to interview successful applicants immediately. The final deadline for any applications will be Friday 16th June at 10am.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted.
References will be taken up for shortlisted candidates prior to interview unless you indicate on your application form that you do not wish your current employer to be approached prior to interview.
In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the right to use social media as part of our recruitment processes. Further details are available from the LGA guidance note. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the School.
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About Caterham High School
Caterham High School is a non-denominational, co-educational secondary school with sixth form in Ilford, Essex. There are approximately 1,217 students on the school roll, 313 of whom are in the sixth form. The school can be easily accessed by public transport, including the 128 bus, which stops at nearby Rushden Gardens.
There are six houses at Caterham High School, named for famous Britons: Brunel, Newton, Pankhurst, Redgrave, Seacole and Windsor. The secondary school runs a before-school Breakfast Club and an after-school Science Club.
Values and vision
Caterham High School is committed to discovering and nurturing the abilities of every child. Setting the highest expectations in terms of learning and behaviour, the school is justifiably proud of the academic achievements of students. Recognising that children’s abilities lie in a variety of areas, Caterham provides a wealth of opportunities and courses that allow every student to develop and showcase his or her unique talents.
The secondary school promotes a "can do" culture in which everyone is encouraged to strive for excellence. A progressive curriculum places great emphasis on building skills that prepare students for a successful career and a fulfilling life. Using its strengths in sport and the arts, the school focuses not only on acquiring knowledge but also on developing qualities and skills that are valued in the workplace and the community.
Ofsted report
“English and reading are taught well. Students are confident readers and enjoy reading from texts or from their own work in a range of subjects. One boy described how he loved the feeling of ‘getting into a book’ and students enjoy recording their progress and range of texts in their reading logs. Mathematics is taught well. Inspectors saw good application of mathematics in science and geography.”
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