PE Teacher
The Arnewood School, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6RS4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
15 November 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - to end of July 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an outstanding, passionate and inspiring Physical Education teacher to join our team as we continue on our journey to providing an outstanding education for all in our care. We are looking for someone with character, who has the highest standards and ambitions, and the drive and determination to ensure our students flourish beyond what they thought possible. We are committed to all students developing a love of Physical Education and a desire to achieve the very best they can.
The school possesses excellent facilities for the teaching of Physical Education. In addition to the gymnasium, Astroturf and the extensive playing field on and off site the school enjoys the use of the adjacent recreation centre. This is built on the school grounds and includes a sports hall, fitness suite and a swimming pool.
The PE Department teaches both mixed and single sex classes. In Key Stage 3 and 4 students experience a broad and balanced programme in line with the National Curriculum requirements. At Key Stage 4 students also have the option of following the GCSE Physical Education Programme. Advanced level PE and BTEC Sport have been running successfully for many years within the school.
The department has an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities with many of the traditional games running all year. Regular fixtures and competitions involve numerous school teams from Year 7 to Year 13.
PE is very popular with the students at Arnewood. They have great confidence in the PE staff who work extremely well together. The department is proud of the many students who have achieved national, regional, county and area sporting achievements.
The successful candidate will demonstrate: -
- the ability to teach PE within a high-performing and well-established department
- a passion for PE and teaching and have excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding
- they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching academic Physical Education to KS4 and KS5.
- deliver exceptional extra-curricular opportunities within and beyond PE
- committed to the power of extra-curricular opportunities in engaging students
- the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
- highest aspirations and expectations for all students
- aspiration to progress their career in the future
- they are optimistic, positive, cheerful and develop others to flourish
Please complete an application form which can be downloaded from our websitewww.arnewood.hants.sch.uk/vacancies. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 25th November with interviews being held shortly thereafter
What the school offers its staff
We offer: -
- the opportunity to be integral to school improvement both within PE and beyond, at a time that suits personal career progression
- well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities
- excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
- a supportive, committed and experienced team of PE specialists all specialist trained
- a challenging and collegiate workplace with a high level of professional autonomy in which people matter
- excellent accommodation, resources and funding
- a work life balance that values individual happiness and fulfilment
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to l.harper@arnewood.hants.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About The Arnewood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Arnewood School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- l.harper@arnewood.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01425625405
The Arnewood School offers a welcoming, professional, and supportive atmosphere for new colleagues.
Our academic record over a long period of time shows us to be a consistently high performing school, with impressive examination results at all key stages, including our vibrant sixth form.
We aim to meet individual students' needs and help every child fulfill their potential placing great emphasis on a healthy balance between academic work and all-round social development. The school is ideally situated in New Milton at the gateway to The New Forest National Park with easy access to recreational activities by the sea and in the forest.
Arranging a visit to The Arnewood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.harper@arnewood.hants.sch.uk.
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