Teacher of PE
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2024
Job overview
Part Time or Full Time
Maternity Cover – 2 Terms from January 2025
Core hours are 8.30 to 6.00 Monday to Friday and 8.30 to 12.00 on a Saturday
Sports Fixtures take place on Saturday afternoons.
Downe House is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18, based in the village of Cold Ash near Thatcham. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women prepared to take on the world.
We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Physical Education to join us for two terms to cover a period of maternity leave. Our working week is Monday to Saturday with sports fixtures taking place on Saturday afternoons. The ability to be able to work a full Saturday is preferable. For full-time staff our timetable allows for time off in the week if a Saturday is worked.
The PE department are committed to offering a well-rounded, modern and fulfilling curriculum that educates students of the physical, social and mental benefits of sport and physical activity. We believe that sport is for everyone and encouraging a love of physical activity, instilling a competitive spirit and promoting teamwork are all important to us.
The school offers superb facilities, and in this role you will be a key part of the PE Team and teaching a broad range of sports to the full age range of pupils. We are looking for a good ‘all-rounder’ but a Cricket specialist would be interesting as we are looking to develop this area.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy and thriving Day and Boarding School where everyone is encouraged to get fully involved with School life. We actively support our staff with their professional development. We welcome applications from both the State and Independent sectors.
We offer a range of benefits and competitive terms and conditions including:
- Term-time position
- Modernised new gym facility and on site swimming pool
- Generous pension scheme
- Free meals while on duty Free onsite parking
- A variety of social occasions through the year including a Christmas and Summer Party held in the grounds, plus other termly events.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
For further details, please visit our website www.downehouse.net or you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net.
Closing date: 9.00am on 8 Novmbr 2024.
We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.
At Downe House, we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Attached documents
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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