Teacher of Physical Education (Also opportunity for Head of House Role)
The Trafalgar School at Downton
Downton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
The Trafalgar School at Downton is an oversubscribed, friendly, rural secondary school, set in the historic village of Downton on the edge of the New Forest.
Our PE team currently consists of an experienced Subject Leader, along with two experienced colleagues; this is an additional role to strengthen the team as our school grows. We seek a colleague who will continue to support our students as they develop a love for learning. The successful candidate will be required to teach in a second subject and candidates should indicate the subject/subjects they are able to offer in their application.
We are also recruiting for a Head of House role, which may be of interest to experienced colleagues and carries an additional TLR (2b). A Role Description can be found within the Recruitment Pack. We also welcome applications from candidates who do not wish to apply for this pastoral role.
Candidates should note that The Trafalgar School is part of a Multi Academy Trust, known as the Magna Learning Partnership. This may afford the exciting opportunity to work in more than one school as the need arises. Your interest and readiness for this would be questioned at interview.
We welcome tours before application and if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Charley Baines headspa@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk or 01725 550300.
To apply for this position, you should complete the Application Form (attached).
Your supporting statement (which should be no more than 2 sides of A4) should explain your reasons for applying for this position, your relevant qualifications and experience to date and what you can bring to the role of Teacher of PE and/or Head of House and to the school – what difference you would make?
Closing date: Noon, Monday 21st May 2018
Attached documents
About The Trafalgar School at Downton
- The Trafalgar School at Downton
- Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury
- Wiltshire
- SP5 3HN
- United Kingdom
The Trafalgar School at Downton is an expanding and oversubscribed mixed, non-selective, non-denominational academy, situated in Salisbury, Wiltshire. There are approximately 722 students at the school between the ages of 11-16. The Trafalgar School is a founding partner of the Magna Learning Partnership, a multi academy trust.
Headteacher
Jy Taylor
Values and vision
The Trafalgar School is a school with very high standards; expecting our staff to be exemplary professionals and encouraging our students to do everything in their power to make the most of their individual qualities. Academic achievement is the most obvious and important priority here, our aim is to do all that we can to ensure our students fulfil their academic potential, not least so that those who leave us have the opportunity to go on to the further education of their choice.
We are a school that prides itself on the nurturing of an ethos and spirit rooted in the school’s family atmosphere. We believe in education as a means of enhancing career and life prospects for our students. The promotion of compassion, tolerance and diversity are essential as we develop independent, confident, curious, lifelong learners who commit themselves to helping others as well as themselves. This is what motivates us in our work through every school day.
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