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Temporary Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover) - required for September 2021

Temporary Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover) - required for September 2021

Overton Grange School

Sutton

  • £29,915 - £41,136 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
Outer London Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
14 May 2021

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified PE specialist to join our PE department, on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave.  The department enjoys excellent on-site facilities including a sports hall, gym, dance studio, tennis courts and extensive playing fields.  Physical Education is taught at both GCSE and ‘A’ Level. 


The selection procedure will include:

• The candidate teaching a lesson

• An interview

You should be aware that in addition to assessing your ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people including:

• motivation to work with children and young people;

• ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people;

• emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours;

• attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline.


The PE Department comprises of six highly skilled, specialist teachers.  Departmental resources are very good and include indoor teaching areas of a sports hall, gym/dance space and dance studio and playgrounds and extensive playing fields.

High expectations are maintained with students regarding kit, equipment and approach.  The Department is enthusiastically committed to extra-curricular activities and offers a range of opportunities for students throughout the school, both in terms of participation and performance.  

All staff who teach within the Department are encouraged to vary their teaching techniques as appropriate, taking account, for instance, of the need for differentiation, the use of ICT and the inclusion of literacy and numeracy.  Departmental meetings aim to rationalise administration, discuss teaching and learning issues and share and develop good practice.  The staff work closely in terms of supporting and contributing to the work of others and are keen to be reflective in their practice.


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About Overton Grange School

Based in Sutton, Surrey, Overton Grange School is a secondary school for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. It is a non-denominational establishment. The school currently educated around 1,250 pupils. In June 2011, the school gained academy status. Overton Grange works closely with other schools within the community.

Headteacher

Miss Charlotte Auger

Values and Vision

Overton Grange School hopes to give the children a challenging and enriching education. The school aims to provide equal opportunities for every student, no matter what background they come from. Overton Grange values students who take part in extra-curricular activities. Teachers encourage children to be a part of the local community. They also give each child the attention they need in order to increase their self-esteem. The establishment wants pupils to enjoy school life, to feel valued and protected.

Ofsted report

“Pupils who receive pupil premium funding, disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are making progress similar to their peers. The curriculum is diverse. A wide range of extracurricular activities allows pupils to explore diversity. This develops their spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding. Pupils’ attendance is good. They generally behave well and are supportive towards each other. This enables all pupils, including those accessing the hearing impairment resource, to be included well in academy life. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and governors undertake appropriate and careful checks on staff, and record information well. Staff undertake regular and effective safeguarding training.”

View Overton Grange School’s latest Ofsted report

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