Teacher of Physical Education
Chiltern Hills Academy
Buckinghamshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2022
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint, from September 2022, an energetic, passionate and enthusiastic PE teacher to be fully involved in our quality programme of Physical Education. The PE Department plays a central role in the success of the school and provides extensive extra-curricular activities.
This post requires an enthusiastic, hardworking and conscientious individual with a strong track record who can communicate his/her passion for PE and encourage our students and drive participation and performance.
Essential qualities:
- An outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning
- High expectations for student achievement
- A commitment to raising standards for all
Applications from NQTS, experienced teachers or those returning to the profession will be welcome. We are committed to the development our staff, to support them to further their career, progress professionally and develop their teaching and leadership skills.
We have been graded ‘good’ following our latest SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools: March 2020). “The academy is highly inclusive, and tireless in supporting all of its pupils and staff. Because of this, each person is known, nurtured and inspired. This enables them to make strong progress from their starting points”. Our OFSTED inspection in February 2017 also judged the school as ‘good’ in all categories.
We are onto the final stage of our school building development programme to accommodate growing numbers and add to our well-resourced teaching environment.
Applicants are encouraged to use the quick apply button to apply for the role or to contact Mrs Jo Mistry, HR Administrator, with any questions: jmistry@chacademy.co.uk
Please visit our website for further information: www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk
Closing date: Midday on Friday 20 May 2022
Interviews: w/c 23 May 2022
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
About Chiltern Hills Academy
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the Sixth Form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Acting Principal
Timothy Dobbs
Values and vision
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement. We foster an environment within which all young people develop the moral and spiritual values which help them to become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens.
Ofsted report
"The headteacher, leadership team and the governing body are clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Their plans and actions have improved current pupils' knowledge and understanding".
"The school's values of 'respect, compassion, self-discipline, love, honesty, hope and forgiveness' are inherent in both pupils and staff. As a result, pupils understand the need for tolerance, democracy and justice in modern British society".
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