PE Teacher - Maternity Leave

The Oaks Secondary School, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  9 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - Minimum 9 months
• Pay scale: Salary MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Proven classroom management skills
• Ability to teach PE to young people with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners
• Ability to lead, and work as part of a supportive and effective team
• A strong commitment to improving professional practice through on going and appropriate professional development
• A clear vision and understanding of the requirements of pupils with special educational needs
• Understanding and knowledge of current issues relating to education.
• A good, up to date knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to adapt them
• Clear knowledge of the requirements of the PE curriculum for learners in Key Stages 3-5 and ability to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of learners with special educational needs

What the school offers its staff

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Oaks Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Oaks Secondary School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Oaks Secondary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01388 827380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oaks-secondary-school (opens in new tab)

The Oaks Secondary School which is a generic special school for pupils who have moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties or Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has received an outstanding grading from Ofsted in its last three inspections.
The Oaks Secondary School is federated with Evergreen Primary School at Bishop Auckland and Croft Community School at Annfield Plain and there may be a requirement to work at these schools.

Arranging a visit to The Oaks Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.cochrane200@theoaks.durham.sch.uk.

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