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This job expired on 18 April 2021

  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    18 April 2021 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 March 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£26,948 - £42,780

Additional allowances

MPS/UPR + TLR £5754
- Excellent Middle Leaders programme, commended in Investors in People Report, "a great place to work".
- Regular professional development opportunities are offered.
- Nursery on site with reduced rates for staff

Head of PE job summary

This is an important appointment for the school and we are keen to appoint a candidate of the highest calibre who will be able to make a significant contribution both to the management and development of the Physical Education Department and to the school as a whole. We are looking for someone who is: • passionate about high quality teaching and learning • committed to a culture of ‘Sport for All’ • offers inspirational and caring guidance for young people • works collaboratively, asks questions and is keen to learn. The staff in the Physical Education department enjoy their work and strive to deliver interesting and stimulating lessons. There is a supportive climate in which there is much cooperation, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources. The successful candidate will be given full support and will be encouraged to engage in further professional development which we believe will benefit both the individual and the school. The successful applicant is likely to be a form tutor. As the school transitioned from being a Local Authority Community School to forming a MAT, a key element was maintaining the full benefit and protection of the National Pay & Conditions. Similarly, staff appointed from other academies are not disadvantaged, e.g. by counting service towards sick pay and maternity leave. The school takes a constructive approach towards Performance Management & Appraisal and Pay Progression and offers many opportunities for career development through paid responsibilities. Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 8am on Monday 19th April. Please note we may interview as applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake and Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available including social media accounts.

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About The Ashcombe School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1496 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
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Email address
applications@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
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The Ashcombe School is a high-achieving genuinely comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form and is a vibrant and inspiring place to work. We continually look to support exceptional pastoral care, high levels of attainment across the ability range and provide an enviable range of extra-curricular activities to prepare and enable young people to lead fulfilled lives.

We are ambitious for all our students and staff and each year are proud to have a strong cohort who not only go on to the most prestigious universities and courses, but to a range of other challenging and high-quality opportunities. We have an unwavering commitment to inclusion to ensure that every young person who comes into the school is supported and challenged to reach their potential.

Located in Dorking in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills, with excellent travel connections, the school has well-resourced teaching facilities for all subjects. The school is continuing a significant and innovative programme of modernisation and improvement to classrooms, communal spaces, dining areas and sports facilities, ensuring a stimulating and inspirational environment for staff and students.

Working at The Ashcombe is challenging and rewarding and ensures the school enjoys a strong level of staff retention.

10 Reasons to join us at The Ashcombe School

Excellent ECT programme including salary backdated to August
Visible, active, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
Students who are enthusiastic, fun, and respectful
A whole staff team which is inclusive and welcoming
A school which is highly valued by parents and has a clear place in the community
Career development programme for all staff
Part of a small independent MAT with opportunities to work with colleagues from two secondary schools
A wide-ranging offer of extracurricular activities and trip opportunities
Additional benefits including staff gym, free lunches for duty and INSET
Work-life and family-friendly policies

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