Teacher of Girls' PE (Maternity Cover)
Kennet School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LLThis job expired on 29 November 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2022
Closing date
29 November 2021 at 9am
Date listed
19 November 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£25,714 - £41,604)
Teacher of Girls' PE (Maternity Cover) job summary
Full Time (Maternity Cover) with the potential for a permanent position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic teacher of Girls’ PE to join our team at Easter 2022 (with an earlier start possible).
Our PE Department is known for its excellence in teaching and learning, in addition to a strong extracurricular provision with clubs running before, during and after school. Pupils enjoy competing in more than 350 external sports fixtures across a variety of sports and House sport plays a key role in the wider life of school. PE is a very popular course choice, with BTEC, GCSE and A Level consistently delivering excellent results.
The Department boasts superb facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, huge playing fields, cricket nets, floodlit multi-purpose pitches, gym, dance studio and fitness suite. A Level experience would be an advantage but is not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in the extracurricular programme.
We offer:
an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;
outstanding facilities and resources;
high quality inset days, Minimum 15% non-contact time, bespoke three-year induction programme for new teachers & leadership development programmes;
a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
rigid procedures for managing behaviour;
an Ofsted outstanding School that believes ‘better never stops’.
For further insight into the Physical Education Department and Kennet School please download the application pack.
We would like you to be:
a clear communicator with strong values and sense of moral purpose;
creative, forward-thinking attitude & unapologetically passionate about your subject;
committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
willing to think creatively and take risks in your teaching;
hard-working with excellent organisational skills.
How to apply: The easiest way to apply is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk.
We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Ms L Mathews (Deputy Headteacher) for more information lmathews@kennetschool.co.uk.
Deadline: 9am on Monday, 29 November 2021.
Candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after.
Interview Date: TBC.
Kennet School is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share in that commitment; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We seek employees keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Kennet School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1877 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kennet School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@kennetschool.co.uk
Kennet is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school which opened in September 1957. The school has grown over the last 60 years, both in terms of size and success. We currently have approximately 1,780 pupils on roll including strong numbers in the Sixth Form at around 350 pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in May 2016 and have accumulated a number of awards including Arts Mark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award and Investors in Careers. We are currently working on the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark focusing on the mental health and well-being of our whole organisation.
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