Teacher in Charge of Academic PE

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher in Charge of Academic PE to join a High School based in Sutton.

The High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver GCSE and A Level PE to highly motivated girls in Key Stages 4 & 5. Sport, health, fitness and physical education are a highly regarded and important part of their core curriculum, with high uptake for the subject at GCSE and A Level. The successful candidate, if full-time, will also be willing to teach some core PE lessons to Years 6-9. 

To be successful in this role, you should have the capability to teach academic PE at both GCSE and A Level, creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration. You will have the leadership skills, vision and organisational ability to take ownership of the Academic PE focus within the department. Your interests will lie in the theory aspects of the PE curriculum. 

This role would suit an experienced teacher of PE who wishes to focus on the academic aspects of the subject, further developing the curriculum in this popular subject. 

The role is initially offered as a fixed-term contract for one year.

About the High School

The High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. They are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with their GCSE results placing them 63rd in national rankings in 2022. 

The High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.

Why join?

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links 
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Interviews will take place the same week.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and they reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found. 

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME2028589 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.