Head of PE September 23 or January 24
The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DGThis job expired on 19 June 2023 – see similar jobs
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.
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
- 644 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- bgn@priorycofe.com
- Phone number
- 01306 878782
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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