Teacher of PE

Teacher of Physical Education

Full time - September 2024

Salary range: MPS/UPS

We require an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated teacher of Physical Education to join our department with practical specialisms in trampolining and netball as well as capability to teach KS4 and KS5 theory courses.

The trust strongly believes continuing professional development is at the heart of excellent teaching and high standards and has an outstanding programme open to all members of staff, offering tailored CPD to staff at all stages of their careers.

Downham Market Academy has recently joined the high achieving Eastern Learning Alliance.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in this high achieving and ambitious trust.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring teacher who will help build the success of the PE Department at Downham Market. As the trust continues to grow there will be opportunities to take on key roles within the trust with a possibility for a TLR for the right candidate.

There will be an opportunity to teach across a range of sports in Core PE at KS3 and KS4 and examination groups in KS4 and KS5

A specialism in Netball or trampolining would be advantageous but not essential.

We welcome applications from both recently qualified teachers, and more experienced practitioners looking for their next challenge.

During our expansion we will always be keen to hear from outstanding practitioners, at all levels of experience, who are interested in joining our team

The successful candidate will be:

• exemplary and inspiring in their teaching;

• highly organised, motivational and flexible;

• an inclusive individual, with high expectations of all students, who is committed to all pupils reaching their full potential;

• reflective in classroom practice;

• dedicated to raising standards and working in partnership with others;

• have high expectations of themselves and others;

• be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills;

• have excellent subject knowledge;

• be flexible and a good team player.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Only applications submitted on using the application form will be accepted. We do not accept applications by CV. 

Downham Market Academy Safeguarding Policy: https://dma.tela.org.uk/safeguarding-policy

All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then you can expect your application to be unsuccessful.