Primary PE Teacher

Are you a talented and ambitious PE teacher looking to lead your own department? 

If yes, then Phoenix Primary School may have just the challenge for you. The Headteacher is looking to further strengthen the sports provision at Phoenix with the addition of a passionate PE and Sports Lead. This is an ideal next step for a new or experienced PE teacher who enjoys making a positive contribution to the whole school through widening participation in sports and competitive sporting events. You will be someone who wants to work in a vibrant and diverse school with the support of an experienced team. 

The successful candidate will be someone who: 

·      Is an enthusiastic practitioner who wants to have a positive impact on pupil outcomes

·      Has experience of working with all ages from 4-11years

·      Has high aspirations for all pupil’s achievement and behaviour 

·      Is inspired and passionate about learning and has the ability to motivate and inspire others 

·      Values inclusion and has a genuine interest in working with a team, taking risks and trying new and innovative ways of working 

·      Has a clear commitment to improvement and has excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to engage the wider community.

The role: 

·      To teach PE across the school as part of the PPA team.

·      To help our children take part in competitive sporting events in and out of school. 

·      To ensure that all necessary paperwork associated with any event off site is in place prior to an event, including risk assessments, transport, parental permission, first aid etc.

·      To work collaboratively to develop our approach to PE, sports and healthy living across the school as PE Lead.

·      Work productively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.

·      To achieve high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils through the provision of a rigorous curriculum. 

·      Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.

·      To promote our school values at all times.

·      To work constructively as a member of the team to promote the wellbeing of pupils. 

The successful applicant will have a passion for working with all pupils and assisting them on their journey, which may have included all manner of setbacks in and outside of education

We are committed to safer

recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young

people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The

successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from

the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found

at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

We offer:

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Private health care cover – Benenden
• Growing Well-Being Team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff
• Laptop for all teaching staff
• A happy and caring community
• Fabulous children eager to learn.
• Two-week half term in October
• A Healthy Work-Life Balance and committed SLT

Any offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring application.

If you are interested in the post, visits are welcome and application forms are available on the school website or contact Leanne Mansfield at the school.

Please return completed application forms to the school (lmansfield@phoenixprimary.com) If you require further information please contact Mr P Sears, Head teacher.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th June 2022

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented communities.