Teacher of Girls P.E.
Blenheim High School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2016
Job overview
Have you a passion for P.E., and would like a part time job working in a dynamic Academy based in Epsom? The successful candidate is required to work 3 days per week, actual days of work will be discussed at interview. Blenheim is an exciting place in which to work.
Newly Qualified Teachers are welcome to apply as well as those candidates who are experienced. We have an excellent NQT programme and further details are given in this Candidate Brief. Indeed, our CPD programme is comprehensive for all staff. Blenheim High School is a co-educational Academy in Epsom that embraces new teaching and learning strategies and technologies. This provides our students with the best opportunities for success not only academically but also socially. We are one of a handful of iPad schools nationally and our iPads for Learning Scheme has quickly become a way of life for our whole school community. We aim to prepare our students for the rapidly changing world, whilst maintaining the Blenheim traditions and the unique community feel that we have nurtured and grown.
We have a large and vibrant student body and dynamic staff who are willing to work hard to ensure positive learning experiences for young people. We have achieved numerous accreditations including Investors in People, Investors in Careers, Healthy Schools’ Award, Partnership with Parents award, the Sports and Arts Mark and we are a designated Science College. We have achieved excellent examination results which are improving and well above the national average in most cases. In 2016, 72% of students gained an A*-C in Mathematics and 74% in English where a quarter of all grades were A*-A as they were in a dozen other GCSE subjects. Outcomes in the Sixth Form are also strong, with the majority of students securing first choice University places including Oxford, Exeter, York and Warwick.
In addition to academic success, we also believe in a holistic education and therefore offer a wide range of enrichment activities for our students to experience. In our last Ofsted inspection in June 2013, Blenheim was graded as ‘Good’ in all categories and we are confident that much has been achieved since that time. Our Ofsted report can be accessed from our website. Together with the Leadership Team and dedicated staff, we are determined to work tirelessly to ensure that Blenheim becomes one of Surrey’s outstanding providers of education with specialism in Science, Technology and Maths (STEM). As an Academy, we fully embrace the task of being an organisation that relentlessly pursues academic excellence, develops creativity, skills for life and prepares our students to take their place in a constantly changing world. We are therefore looking for a person, with energy and drive to join us. We have a highly collaborative approach to teaching, with a strong focus on teaching and learning. As every student and member of staff has an iPad for learning, the successful candidate will need to be prepared to use this technology within lessons, as appropriate, as a learning tool.
A team of staff and student ‘iPad Gurus’ are on hand to provide support and assistance in getting the best from this resource. The school has a very strong team ethos and although everyone works very hard, it is a fun and supportive environment. We have a highly commended induction programme, mentor support for new staff and an innovative approach embedded in traditional values.
The candidate should be prepared to support extra-curricular activities and contribute to our Enrichment Programme. Blenheim High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday, 9th October 2016.
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About Blenheim High School
Blenheim High School was categorised by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in all areas in May 2019, has been oversubscribed since 2020 and achieved some of its best public examination results in 2024 including its highest Progress 8 score placing student GCSE performance in the top quartile nationally. The school’s ethos revolves around a Growth Mindset of wanting ’to get better’.
Blenheim is a dynamic, exciting and supportive environment in which to work. The school opened in September 1997 with one year group and has grown to its current size of 1410 students on roll including over 200 in the Sixth Form. Blenheim is a mixed comprehensive and our reputation in the community is excellent. The intake comprises of students from all surrounding areas with ability levels being favourable; over 40% of all students have high prior attainment at the end of Key Stage 2. In recent years the school’s popularity has grown significantly and there is a waiting list in most year groups.
As a Single Academy Trust Blenheim benefits from:
· A 36-week academic year with a fortnight October half term break and a seven week summer holiday.
· A significant financial reserve, which Blenheim has complete autonomy to invest.
· Formative assessment being embedded across the curriculum ensuring students have a clear understanding of their ‘next steps’.
· Modern buildings and infrastructure, that has benefitted from c.£2.6 million of investment since September 2022.
· A strategic goal prioritising staff well-being, led by the senior whole school well-being lead.
· A comprehensive Co-curricular programme prioritising the development of the whole student.
· A Chelsea FC Blenheim Girls’ Football Academy that competes in the National Youth Football League.
· A ‘Blenheim Ambition’ Dance Academy and a Blenheim Golf Academy.
· A ‘High Performers’ programme to boost student aspirations, independence and career prospects.
· An extended day for Year 11 and Year 13 students until 5pm Monday – Thursday, with complimentary biscuits, squash and pizza.
In 2019, Blenheim was characterised as a ‘good’ school following a Section 5 Ofsted inspection. Please click here to read the Ofsted Report. Ofsted commented that the school had excellent capacity to continue improving which is exactly what has been happening in recent times. The Headteacher, Mr A A Bodell, continues his long term commitment to Blenheim.
Blenheim is a well–resourced school and is fortunate to have outstanding facilities including modern buildings, large grounds, a recently refurbished AstroTurf and hard court area, bespoke sixth form facilities, new audio visual teaching screens throughout and a fully refurbished staff room. Together with a very supportive and well qualified governing body the school continues to prosper. Visitors often comment on the calm, purposeful learning environment that pervades and is a consistent feature of the School.
Blenheim sets high standards in terms of uniform with several ‘non-negotiables’ and there are strict expectations regarding behaviour and conduct, both in and out of the classroom. Students can be given up to 1 hour detention on any given day without 24 hours’ notice. Ofsted described Blenheim as ‘calm, orderly and purposeful’ and our students as ‘respectful, kind and courteous’, which is what those of us who work at Blenheim see every day. The Headteacher has little sympathy for poor standards of student behaviour.
As Blenheim students prepare to take up their place in society, they are actively encouraged to become independent learners. Part of this process involves the use of iPads across the curriculum; all teachers and 98% of students own one. Technological evolution is inevitable, and this helps ensure that students develop attributes that will allow them to adapt in a rapidly changing world. The iPad complements daily teaching and allows students to easily access a multitude of interactive and innovative resources both in and away from school, whilst Bespoke Blenheim exercise books continue to be the primary medium for student work.
I hope Blenheim’s journey of continuous improvement and high standards encourages you to complete an application.
Mr A A Bodell
Headteacher
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