Teacher of Physical Education or Dance
Stanground Academy
Peterborough
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPR £22,467 - £38,250
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2017
Job overview
We are currently seeking to appoint a Teacher of Physical Education and/or Dance who has the ability to enthuse and engage our pupils about sport and fitness. You must be able to demonstrate an infectious passion for teaching and expert subject knowledge. We are preferably looking for a Teacher who has the ability to teach a second subject in order to support the needs of the academy. Both NQTs and experienced Teachers are encouraged to apply.
About you
We want determined and enthusiastic Teachers who can:
- engage and enthuse our learners through a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning;
- contribute to the further development of a strong and forward looking team;
- be innovative in their techniques to motivate and inspire young people;
- build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike.
About us
The Stanground Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is situated in Peterborough, and is transforming the life chances of its pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face.
The academy is led by the Principal, James Scarrott, who ensures that staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. The £23 million state-of-the-art building boasts facilities which are arguably some of the best in the country including fully-equipped specialist rooms for science, technology, art and computing.
In Return
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, through ensuring a fair workload and offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
For NQTs looking to join the Trust you can be assured that we will invest in developing your practice to ensure you succeed. All NQTs attend the NQT development programme where you will be taken through a range of core areas of professional development.
Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed; please contact Pauline Poli, PA to the Principal, on 01733 821430 or email ppoli@stangroundacademy.org.
For further information, please visit: http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11817/
Closing date: Noon on 26th June 2017.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation
About Stanground Academy
- Stanground Academy
- Peterborough Road, Stanground, Peterborough
- Cambridgeshire
- PE7 3BY
- United Kingdom
The new Stanground Academy opened on 1 April 2012 and is one of the Greenwood Academies Trust’s Group of Academies, replacing the predecessor Stanground College. The Academy has since undergone a £24M building project and now boasts state of the art” buildings providing academic, vocational and sports facilities for pupils and staff. These include fully-equipped specialist rooms, extensive sports facilities, a dance studio, a theatre and high tech ICT equipment.
The Academy hosts an ambitious and dynamic environment with a shared vision to create an outstanding Academy which the local community both needs and deserves. They aspire to ensure that every student reaches their full potential irrespective of their starting point by providing exceptional learning opportunities both in the classroom and through an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities. The Academy, offers a positive team ethos within a supportive and friendly working environment. The staff are highly motivated, exceedingly hard working and committed to achieving the highest standards in every aspect of their role.
Peterborough is known as the green city of the East of England. It is a city surrounded by beautiful countryside including 2,000 acres of riverside parkland, embracing Ferry Meadows and the Nene Park, with access to a vast range of outdoor leisure activities to enjoy.
The excellent rail and road links to the city ensure that it is easily accessible to the highly desirable towns and beautiful villages in rural areas located close to Peterborough. Peterborough is connected by rail with the nearby towns of Stamford, Grantham, Ely, and Huntingdon along with direct connections to some of the largest cities in the regions such as Cambridge and London. London is just a mere forty-five minutes away by train!
The Greenwood Academies Trust and the Senior Leadership Team at the Academy are passionate about professional development. The CPD programme in place encompasses regular training days, voluntary drop-in workshops, calendared mentoring and opportunities to share outstanding practise. This is strengthened by the Trusts vision to develop its own high quality leaders and opportunities for further career progression are available across the Academy and the Trust.
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