Teacher of Physical Education
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Warrington
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 to UPS3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2021
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher of Physical Education to join St Gregory’s Catholic High School, an Ofsted ‘Good’ School (January 2020) with an Outstanding Catholic life judgement (Section 48 February 2019).
Both reports can be viewed by clicking this link: https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/aboutus/ofsted
St. Gregory’s Catholic High School is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in both Warrington and the Liverpool Archdiocese area and as such we are oversubscribed with a waiting list to join our school community.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a highly successful Physical Education department to work with young people who are able and thrive on challenge. Due to the continuing popularity of our school, we are expanding our staffing profile in line with our increasing pupil numbers.
Our Physical Education team provide the best learning experience for pupils through high expectations, inspirational teaching and personalised support. Achievement in the department is good and GCSE results are competitive with national averages.
In Key Stage 3 pupils follow a Physical Education curriculum that focuses on the development of technical proficiency and tactical awareness in both individual sports and team games. The Key Stage 3 Physical Education curriculum also provides pupils with an insight into a range of theoretical concepts in order to enhance pupil understanding and foster a love of learning for the subject. In Key Stage 4 the Physical Education department delivers AQA GCSE PE and OCR Cambridge National in Sport Studies qualifications.
We very much welcome applications from candidates who are proficient in delivering GCSE theory content and are able to develop team games such as Rugby League and Basketball within the school.
A full insight into the Curriculum Intent and content of our Physical Education department can
be viewed by clicking the link below:
https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/curriculum/subjects/physical-education
The department currently consists of 4 full-time teachers, which will soon expand to 5. Teaching takes place in a brand new sports hall complete with a dance studio and fitness area, opened in 2018 and we have extensive playing fields surrounding the school site. The successful candidate will be passionate about Physical Education, Sport, Health, Wellbeing and will be personally driven to ensure that every child realises their ambitions in this subject.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Closing date for application: Monday 19th April 2021
Shortlisting / notification for interview: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Date of interview: Friday 23rd April 2021
About St Gregory's Catholic High School
- St Gregory's Catholic High School
- Cromwell Avenue, Westbrook, Warrington
- Cheshire
- WA5 1HG
- United Kingdom
St Gregory’s Catholic High School is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is located in Warrington, Cheshire, and has about 950 pupils. It is a voluntary aided school.
Headteacher
Mr Ed McGlinchey
Values and vision
The mission statement of St Gregory’s reads: “This is our God, the servant King. He calls us now to follow him.” The school’s prayer is: “Inspire us to build a community based on love and respect. May we be empowered to challenge injustice every day. Help us to value and support each other to create a positive Learning environment where all may serve. Amen.”
The staff, parents, governors and students of St. Gregory’s Catholic High School aim to work in partnership to create a vibrant community in which all are valued. At the core of school life is a belief that there is no better inspiration than the example and teaching of Jesus Christ.
The school community seeks to set an example of service, inspired by Jesus, and in doing so fulfil the aspirations that it has for each of its pupils, and to foster their spiritual, academic and personal development.
Ofsted
“Across the school there are examples of good and sometimes outstanding teaching. Many students are eager to learn and have aspirations to excel in their studies and in the contribution they make to school life.”
“The school represents a safe, caring and responsive community. Governance is strong and effective."
View St Gregory’s Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report
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