Teacher of Physical Education and Science

Teacher of Physical Education and Science

required for September 2020

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require a cleared Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking for an inspirational (female) PE specialist, with the ability to teach KS3 Science, to join our dynamic and successful teams.  We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and NQTs.  

The successful candidate will have a passion for PE and Sport and will contribute in multiple areas of our extensive extra-curricular programme, alongside the necessary skills to deliver Key Stage 3 Science. 

This position provides the opportunity to be part of our busy PE and Science programmes where you will play an integral role in developing initiatives to bring out the absolute best in our students.  Candidates will express a passion for Science and be able to deliver engaging and creative Key Stage 3 Science lessons using our fully resourced schemes of work. 

We are very proud of our successful PE and Science departments that continue to strive for further excellence whilst also offering a broad range of inclusive activities.  As a team, all of our teaching staff understand the importance of inspiring students whilst having high expectations for all.  Our shared ethos allows us to provide a broad range of competitive PE opportunities whilst also implementing a sport for all approach. 

Sir Harry Smith Community College is an 11-18 Academy, proud of its traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning and its standards of discipline and respect.  The College serves the market town of Whittlesey, seven miles outside of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire.  The College is part of the Aspire Learning Trust working together with Park Lane and New Road Primary Schools, also in Whittlesey, to help every child achieve their full potential, to prepare them for their next educational steps, to teach them kindness and respect for all and to equip them to play a full satisfying role in society.    

In October 2018, Ofsted recognised that Sir Harry Smith Community College continues to be a Good school.  They also acknowledged that we are “A vibrant, welcoming and caring school, in which pupils enjoy their learning and feel valued.”

If you would like an information pack, please visit our website     www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk   For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr T Smith, Head of PE or Mr T Holland, Head of Science on 01733 703991.  

Application deadline is noon, Wednesday 11th December 2019.   (We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post).     Please send completed application forms, together with a short letter of introduction to:      applications@sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College.  Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.