Teacher of PE
Whitmore High School
Harrow
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 11 December 2017
Job overview
TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
For January 2018 we are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Physical Education for this oversubscribed comprehensive school with a long record of high student achievement.
This year 74% of students gained A*-C grades in English and Maths at GCSE, and our motivated students make excellent progress. In 2015 OFSTED graded the school as outstanding in all areas and commented “Students have outstanding attitudes to learning and take a pride in their work”. The PE department is successful and the subject is popular at GCSE, BTEC Level 3 and A Level.
Applicants should be keenly interested in how children learn, as well as committed to equal opportunities and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. The school offers staff excellent resources in a state-of-the-art building, a wide ranging professional development programme and support for career progression. The post would suit either an NQT or a more experienced teacher.
CLOSING DATE – 9.00am on Monday 11th December 2017
Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk Completed forms to be returned to Ms Susan Hammond, Headteacher. CVs will not be accepted. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All workers and employees are expected to share this commitment.
Our Child Protection Policy is available from our website. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Harrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About Whitmore High School
Whitmore High School is a mixed, non-denominational community comprehensive secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in the London Borough of Harrow, and is operated by the local council.
Whitmore was founded in 1974, and has about 1,600 pupils.
Headteacher
James Rebbitt
Values vision
Whitmore High School aims to provide the best possible education for all pupils by promoting a balanced and broad curriculum which allows students to take an active part in their own learning.
The school recognises the needs of individuals, placing suitable but high demands on pupils to stimulate them to achieve success. Whitmore encourages students to aim for the highest standards of work and behaviour, and aims to promote an ordered and friendly community founded on respect, courtesy and shared values.
Whitmore High School acknowledges the importance of links between home, school and the wider community, and aims to maintain a spirit of constructive self-criticism. The school provides a wide range of pastoral and extra-curricular opportunities to enrich pupils’ personal development, and is a specialist science college.
Ofsted
“The headteacher provides very strong and purposeful leadership. Her commitment to making sure that all students achieve their best is shared by all of the staff. As a result, almost all students make outstanding progress in their work.”
“Governors use their considerable knowledge and experience very effectively. They challenge and support the headteacher and senior leaders to make sure that teaching is of the highest standard.”
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