Second in PE

Hampton Gardens School

Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8HR.

Hampton Gardens is an inclusive school which is proud to serve the local community of Hampton, Yaxley and Cambridgeshire. The school serves just under 1200 students, offering 210 places in each year group and 240 places for Post16 students.

Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff. 

Required from September 2024.

Second in PE

TLR2b (currently £5,348 FTE per annum)

This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed Second in PE to join an established department on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will support the Head of PE in leading and developing a dedicated team of teaching staff, raising attainment and developing teaching and learning across all Key Stages in PE, Dance and Sports Studies.

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Are well qualified to teach PE at all Key Stages and may also be involved in the delivery of OCR GCSE PE, Vocational PE at Level 2, OCR Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity at Level 3, BTEC L2 Dance and OCR Cambridge Technical in Dance (Performing Arts) at Level 3.
• Possess the ability to inspire and motivate, and who have a passion for teaching and learning.
• Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.
• Are an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.
• Have the skill to form positive relationships for learning with all staff, students and parents.
• Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of students who attend HAT schools.

What we can offer you in return:

• A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our Hampton schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.
• We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly.
• Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way.
• Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.
• Discounted local gym membership.
• Our active Staff Wellbeing Group creates an effective channel for staff to be heard and underpins our commitment to cultivating a supportive working environment which allows staff to flourish and achieve their full potential.

For further details please visit the HAT website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Visits to the school before the application deadline are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the HR department via jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 19th April 2024.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).