Teacher of PE

Do you have a passion for teaching that instils a love of PE in your students?  Can you inspire the next generation? Are you interested in teaching all ages, including the opportunity to teach GCSE, BTEC and A Level?  Can you involve all students in engaging learning experiences and work to help lead a dynamic team?  We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of PE for September 2017; if you are committed to providing a first class education experience, then we'd like to hear from you.

At Mascalls Academy, we pride ourselves on high academic achievement, personal qualities are valued highly and where the atmosphere is friendly and purposeful.  We are on the move to ‘Outstanding’ and are looking for forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent and innovative teachers to join a supportive team that is committed to improving the life chances of young people. You would be part of an organisation that enjoys a great reputation in the area and one that will develop your career; we have a fantastic track record and there are numerous opportunities for professional development.        

We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation.  Please refer to the Job Description which is in line with the National Teaching Standards.  As a Teacher of PE and member of the wider faculty you would be responsible for delivering outstanding lessons and contributing to the wider education agenda, inspiring learners and raising standards.  The successful candidate will join us for September 2017.                   

What we are offering:

• A salary commensurate with experience.
• Professional coaching and support to enhance teaching and learning.
• Laptop computer.
• Performance related salary enhancement.
• Opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Bespoke CPD programme.
• Complementary holistic therapy to support staff wellbeing.
• Free use of a staff gymnasium.
• A thriving social and community ethos.

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with an outstanding record.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.

Working at Mascalls Academy:  Mascalls Academy is a high achieving institution.  Our recent OFSTED inspection notes “ambitious leadership has established an ethos where staff are committed to driving standards up”, that Mascalls is a “happy place to be” and that “staff feel valued”.  Our judgement that we are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour is accurate. It is our vision to become ‘Outstanding’ in every category.  Our most recent inspection can be found here.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:  As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and share best practice at academy level and across the whole Trust.  This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together.  You will also be expected to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

As part of the cluster structure, all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical areas to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources.  It also offers staff access to career opportunities across the Trust allowing them to progress their career without switching employers.  For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.