Teacher of Sport and PE

Are you a passionate teacher looking for your next step? We are looking for a teacher of PE and Sports to join us for September 2023.

About Us

We want our students to be hugely ambitious, to dream bigger and to realise their aspirations, with the help of great teaching, a rigorous curriculum and a fantastic extra-curricular offer that broadens horizons and sparks curiosity. As well as our curriculum and enrichment offer, our students undertake a cultural perspective each term which opens up new worlds and ways of thinking. Above all, we really believe our students are capable of anything, and we are relentless in supporting them to pursue their ambitions.

Our opportunities for leadership development ensure that our students can make their mark on the world and to have the confidence and integrity to stand up for what they believe in. Our PRSHE curriculum supports our students to develop resilience and empathy, as well as building fantastic university and career skills for their brilliant futures.

We are a community who work together for the greater good of our academy; there is a culture of mutual respect and kindness between staff and students that I am immensely proud of.

Our academy is brand new and benefits from being a state-of-the-art building. It has been especially designed to deliver a Sixth Form education, including an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related subjects.

Main Areas of Responsibility

We are looking for someone who can:

• teach Sport and PE effectively, enthusiastically, infectiously
• make sure all students develop a deep understanding of and love for the subject
• assess and intervene so that students reach the top grades
• share a passion for pedagogy with other teachers, both within and outside science
• develop and adapt the classroom curriculum to meet students' needs
• encourage in students self-confidence and a commitment to their future so that they see and seize opportunities for personal, professional and academic growth
• guide, lead, monitor and support a group of students as a form tutor
• contribute to a wider passion for learning and the enrichment curriculum.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Successful teaching experience at A Level and / or Vocational courses
• Understanding of theory/practice of effective teaching and learning
• Thorough knowledge of the specification for their subject
• Understanding of the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement
• Understanding of inclusive practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all, including special educational needs, English as an additional language and high achievers
• Knowledge and experience of curriculum planning and developing schemes of work/lesson plans
• Understanding the importance of being a tutor

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.