Teacher of Girls PE (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Girls PE Maternity Cover  

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Teacher of Girls PE (Maternity Cover). The ideal candidate for this exciting opportunity will be highly skilled and committed to delivering engaging and inspiring PE lessons, experience of teaching A Level would be desirable but not essential. We are happy to appoint candidates with specialisms across the sporting spectrum. If you feel that you have these attributes, and are suitably qualified, then we would like to hear from you.

Within a supportive and ambitious learning environment we welcome applications from those embarking on their teaching career and are motivated and driven to join a successful team, as well as from more experienced colleagues who feel that they have something extra to offer.

 Department information

The department is completely committed to excellence, offering a positive and enriching experience in PE through a challenging and inspiring curriculum. We aim to develop students’ sporting talents, academic knowledge and physical wellbeing through high quality, engaging experiences.

 All schemes of work and assessments are developed collaboratively across our multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop these and engage with like-minded colleagues.

 The PE department enjoys first class facilities, with a multi-use sports hall, a gym/dance studio, a MUGA with netball and tennis courts, changing and toilet facilities, a separate class teaching space and department office. Outside we have the school field and two high-class football and rugby pitches. We are in the process of bidding for an artificial pitch playing surface on the school site.

 PE is one of the largest departments in the school, with 8 members of teaching staff. The core curriculum is a vertically sequenced continuous one, where knowledge and skills are revisited and mastered to develop breadth and depth. Students access the core PE curriculum entirely through physical participation ensuring each child is an active, well rounded sportsperson.

 In addition to core PE, we also deliver GCSE and A Level PE. Our mastery and excellence ethos with regards to our content delivery, the sequencing of the curriculum and sporting opportunities have all been praised for being forward thinking. Our reduced marking policy and outstanding professional development opportunities are considerate of staff workload and well-being.

 We offer a broad extracurricular programme and are always looking for ways that this can be developed to be as inclusive for as many of our students as possible. We host county wide events, lead the ‘Worcester Girls Can’ initiative, have locally and nationally successful teams and are a founding member of the Worcestershire Schools Games and Inclusion Festival. We are also increasing sixth form opportunities for students as our numbers continue to grow.

General information

At Tudor Grange Academy Worcester, excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do. Our staff are our most valued asset, therefore professional development is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive CPD programme to enable you to continuously develop your practice in an over-subscribed school where students fall in love with learning, embrace a growth mindset and are successful.

 We Offer: 

·        Opportunities for individualised self-development 

·        Unique Continuing Professional Learning within an expanding Trust 

·        Breakfast Boosters and Teach Meets 

·        A focus on staff well-being ensuring staff maintain a good work-life balance 

·        A lower than average teaching timetable 

·        Subscription to the Health Assured Programme for staff and their families

·        Modern building and welcoming staff and pupils

·        Membership of the National College

·        Discounted membership of Nuffield Health Gyms

·        Support with further professional qualifications up to and including doctorate level

 To find out more about the Academy please go to our website: www.worcs.tgacademy.org.uk. 

Our Curriculum Leader for PE is Beth Merriman. You can contact Beth via bmerriman@worcs.tgacademy.org.uk if you would like further information or would like to arrange a visit.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period. 

Please note that if you have not heard from the Academy within 2 weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.