Teacher of PE & Games, Ashford School

TEACHER OF PE AND GAMES

September 2022

Full Time, permanent, competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspirational teacher with a track record of success to join an experienced and successful department with a rapidly growing Regional and National reputation for sport. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, committed and personable teacher to play a full role in the department, coaching games for girls and boys and teaching PE through Years 7 – 13.  We are looking for the successful candidate to have a specialism in one or more of our main team games, which includes hockey and cricket. 

Ashford School has benefitted from significant investment in sports facilities which include three indoor swimming pools, fitness suite, dance studio, two sports halls and two full size flood lit Astroturf pitches. Grass pitches totalling 25 acres have been developed and include 3 cricket squares, 5 rugby pitches and a 400m athletics track. To provide fantastic views of the pitches and also accommodate 4 changing rooms, we have just opened a modern and eye-catching pavilion. This recent investment in facilities has been supported by a similar investment in staff. The large department of PE specialists is supplemented with external coaches, many of whom have played or currently play at the highest level.

These resources are in place to support the School’s ethos of competitive sport for all. Our sports programme is accessible to all and tailored to meet the aims of our pupils. The ambition to field competitive teams in all major team games, swimming, biathlon, triathlon, athletics and tennis is relished, but is no more important that providing opportunities that will promote lifelong participation in sport.  

Applications are invited from teachers with the qualifications and sufficient experience to enhance Ashford School’s growing reputation for sporting excellence and inclusivity. The successful candidate will be based at the Senior School and will deliver a timetable to include PE and Games lessons across Years 7-13 and examined PE classes.

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Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 2nd February 

Interviews:                Week commencing Monday 7th February 

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.

Salary by negotiation and dependent on skills, attributes and qualifications of the successful candidate.  Applications are welcomed from graduates, NQTs or experienced teachers.

Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could. 

Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Ashford School is a member of United Learning Registered Charity No. 1016358