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Head of PE September 23 or January 24

The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DG

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• Earliest start date

  1 September 2023

• Latest start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  19 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding school. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed Head of PE who relishes making a difference to children's lives.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Fringe
• Additional allowances:

  TLR as Head of Department

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate should be able to deliver excellence in the classroom, providing innovative and inspirational teaching and learning through their aspirational curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate. This post is suitable for an experienced professional looking to further their expertise. The Priory School is not just a place to teach, but to educate. Through a whole school holistic approach, we focus on both academic and wider skills to prepare and develop every child for their life ahead.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you: ● To be part of a resilient and talented body of staff who work tirelessly every day to transform the lives of young people ● Staff Pension Scheme – Teacher Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme ● Wellbeing Improvement Sessions – In-house ● Occupational Health – Commitment to physical health ● Strong supportive and fully embedded systems to help induction or day to day triumphs or challenges ● Reward & Recognition Scheme ● Regular INSET Training ● A comprehensive CPD programme that is adapted to individual needs and includes a research based inquiry question as part of your professional development programme ● Opportunities for staff, at all levels, to assume additional responsibilities of a whole school nature; some with incentive allowances attached or time provided. As a result, many members of staff have been promoted internally ● ‘Buddy’ Initiative for new staff ● Fair & compassionate responses (where needed) and a flexible approach to staff requests ● Use of our 25m swimming pool for staff (conditions apply) ● A range of extra-curricular activities that staff can be involved with, including sports clubs, Green Power Car racing, sponsored walk, music concerts, school production, Priory Fest and a range of further clubs ● Access to Surrey County Council schemes, including childcare vouchers and cycle to work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 645 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: bgn@priorycofe.com
• Phone number: 01306 878782
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-priory-cofe-voluntary-aided-school (opens in new tab)

The school has 632 students. We benefit from fantastic facilities which are set to improve further due to our expansion programme as student numbers grow. One of two secondary schools in the town of Dorking, we aim to provide inspirational teaching in a caring and supportive environment. Our Christian ethos and distinctiveness sets us apart from other schools and our inclusive approach means we welcome staff and students from all backgrounds.

Arranging a visit to The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bgn@priorycofe.com.

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