Teacher of Physical Education and Dance - Maternity Cover

“As an exceptional school we give children the confidence, skills and security to be the authors of their own life stories, whilst sustaining our core values and moving forward dynamically and collaboratively to become a school of national and international repute”.

“A wealth of opportunities for pupils enabling them to achieve well across the highly challenging, rich and engaging curriculum” – HMI Ofsted, October 2018.

TEACHER OF PE AND DANCE – Maternity Cover

To cover a period of maternity leave

Suitable for NQTs and experienced teachers

 Full Time (1.0 fte) or Part Time (0.8 fte) - Teachers Pay Scale (MPR/UPR)

Required to commence 1st September 2020 until 23rd April 2021

Ulverston Victoria High School is an exceptional school which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity.  Our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

To cover a period of maternity leave, UVHS wishes to appoint an outstanding and motivated Teacher of Girls’ PE and Dance who is totally committed to providing an exciting and rewarding experience for students at key stages 3 and 4.   The PE Department provides a full range of sporting activities in lessons through to an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities.  

The successful candidate will be clearly in tune with our values and our ethos of “children first”.  Equal consideration will be given to both experienced teachers and NQTs.  A full and appropriate induction programme is available for all NQTs.

UVHS is a brilliant place to be a student or teacher. There is a dynamic, caring atmosphere that pervades the whole school and a real desire to inspire and achieve.  The department thrives on exploring new ways of teaching and there is a real buzz of enthusiasm for the subject in the school.  PE and Dance is a vibrant and highly valued area of study at UVHS.

If you are a candidate committed to high quality teaching and learning who wants to be part of an exceptional school, working closely with colleagues who share that passion, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please note that due to guidelines it is not possible to visit Ulverston Victoria High School at the current time.

Closing date for applications: Monday 25th May 2020 at 9.00 am.

Interviews will be held on: It is likely that interviews will be conducted virtually online. Further details will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes, view the person specification and department information on our school website www.uvhs.uk for further details.

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

Please email applications for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Hardwick, at recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to email Andrea Herman, Headteacher’s PA/HR Manager on recruitment@uvhs.uk

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2019, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks through the Teacher Regulation Agency, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.