Teacher of Girls' PE

Stretford Grammar School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 8JB

6 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: Physical education
Working pattern: Full time: full time Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Stretford Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Job Purpose:

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined below, the member of staff will be required, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, to carry out the professional duties of a School Teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) and to have due regard for the Professional Standards for Teachers.

Our Values and Ethos

At the heart of the school’s vision and values is the belief that we should give our best efforts first time:‘Aspirat primo fortuna labori’. This is embedded in our core values ofAspiration,EndeavourandRespect.

The school has a long-standing commitment tobuilding a highly aspirational and harmonious community whichsupportsstudents through a well-planned and dynamic curriculum to fulfil their future ambitions. Underpinning this aspiration is the belief that our students achieve their potential through hard work and endeavour, giving the best of themselves around the school in their interactions with each other and the wider community. Founded on mutual respect and courtesy,these values and expectations permeate all that we do from door to school to ensure students can develop in an inclusive and caring school community where they become the very best that they can be and can shine!

Therefore,our communitybelieves in:

Aspiration- we always give our best efforts in everything that we do.

Respect- we take pride in working in a harmonious community builtonkindness and integrity.

Endeavour- we try to be the best version of ourselves through participating in the opportunities provided by school and the wider community.

The successful candidate should be able to inspire, motivate and support students through visible leadership in and around the school so that students are aspirational, kind, respectful and considerate and have an opportunity to ‘shine’.

As a Teacher of PE at Stretford Grammar School you will:

- Possess a dedication to providing students with the best education possible and have the vision, passion and proven track record to support school improvement and performance.

- Be aspirational, with an uncompromising commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.

- Wish to play an important role in providing extensive after school enrichment

- Be kind, considerate and have the interests and wellbeing of all at the heart of what you do

This role is key to helping all students maximise their potential, in line with our values, ethos and expectations.

Specific Responsibilities

Professional expectations

Lead by example in a professional way, modelling the high standards which will ensure the attainment, progress, discipline and motivation of all students.

Set high expectations for student behaviour by establishing a purposeful working environment through the upholding of school policies and procedures.

Create a purposeful learning environment by ensuring the safety of all students through meeting and greeting of students and upholding the professional duties contained within the Teaching Standards.

Work collaboratively within the department and school to raise standards through a continuous commitment to the ethos and values of the school.

Teaching and Learning

Be accountable to the Curriculum Leader for your standards of teaching and learning.

Plan work in accordance with department schemes of work drawn from the National Curriculum and Examination Boards.

Employ appropriate lesson structures, activities, and strategies to ensure that lessons are taught in a stimulating way and build on prior knowledge and understanding.

Apply effective strategies to support individuals and groups of students who are underperforming in order that they meet or exceed their targets

Monitor and be accountable for student attainment and progress in accordance with the school’s policies.

Provide students with timely and meaningful feedback on their work using effective formative and summative assessment in accordance with school policies and expectations.

Monitor the impact of these strategies; adapt and develop them when necessary to ensure the best outcomes for each student.

Ensure reports to parents are based on robust data and provide meaningful targets for students to act on when requested.

Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area, teaching practices and methodology.

Make contributions to in-house CPD and develop your expertise through inhouse and external providers

The Curriculum Area

Contribute to the development of the curriculum and schemes of work and the associated teaching and assessment resources.

Ensure departmental rooms have displays which are vibrant, stimulating and regularly refreshed.

Respect and care for departmental resources and equipment.

Liaise with parents/carers to offer information and guidance to ensure students gain maximum benefit from the learning opportunities

When required, be responsible for the organisation of departmental visits and excursions in accordance with school visit and trip policies.

Support the Curriculum Leader as required.

Contribute to an aspirational enrichment offer for after school sports

The School

Ensure that all school policies are adhered to and consistently implemented.

Treat all members of the school community with courtesy and respect having regard for their health and wellbeing.

Promote and publicise the work and achievement of staff and students in the department.

Contribute to the wider life of the school through the provision of enrichment opportunities in order that every student has an opportunity to develop their cultural capital and shine beyond the classroom including running sport clubs after school in a variety of different disciplines

Health and Safety

Ensure all classes and clubs are registered in a timely manner alerting the relevant staff where students have not arrived to ensure students are safe and well on site.

Comply with safety rules and procedures relevant to the subject and the whole school.

To report promptly to the Headteacher any issues which have/may lead to a breach of regulations.

To have due regard for the health safety and wellbeing of children in your care, ensuring that they are treated with compassion and that classes are carefully monitored to instil a positive learning environment where all children feel safe.

Additional responsibilities

You will be required to carry out the duties of a Tutor and work with your Tutor Group on the delivery of the wider and extended curriculum.

Attend school events and activities as directed by the Headteacher.

Any other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required as directed by the Headteacher.

Safeguarding

To ensure that you are aware of the key policies relating to safeguarding and play an active part in Keeping Children Safe in Education

Core Values

Display a deep commitment and empathy to the values and vision of the school through the demonstration of Ambition, Respect and Endeavour in daily work and ensuring every child has an opportunity to ‘shine’.

High standards of professionalism with regards to confidentiality and discretion

A Willingness to take on other roles and responsibilities within the team

Be able to conduct your work with empathy, kindness and good humour

Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student

Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

About this Job

This job description is designed to outline the main duties and responsibilities associated with the post but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed. The tasks associated with this role are listed in the “CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF SCHOOL TEACHERS” in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. It will be reviewed each year, and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the post-holder, Headteacher or his representative.

The Governing Body is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

Thank you for your interest in the advertised post.

Stretford Grammar School is a co-educational Foundation Grammar School with ambitious students who demonstrate high levels of care and consideration towards each other and the wider community. This caring and compassionate behaviour is recognised in our Ofsted reports and frequently commented upon by visitors to the school who are struck by the courteous, purposeful, and respectful atmosphere. At the heart of the school, core values of courtesy and respect, together with our diverse community and excellent relationships, make Stretford Grammar School a unique place to learn and work.

The school’s principal aim of striving for the very best for all students was confirmed in the most recent Ofsted Inspection of March 2024 which concluded that ‘Stretford Grammar School is an inspirational place to learn. Pupils flourish in this warm and welcoming learning environment’. In addition, the school places great value on student participation in a broad range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities aimed at developing life skills, leadership potential and links with the wider community. In doing so, we hope that each and every one of our students can experience success during their time at Stretford Grammar School, whether academically or through the wider provision of the school.

We are blessed with supportive parents and a committed Governing Body who work hard to ensure that every child has the potential to follow their dreams and aspirations. The successful applicant will be an innovative and skilled professional who is committed, hardworking and passionate about making a difference to the lives our students. In doing so you will be joining a school that is welcoming and inclusive, with a strong sense of community. The recent Inspection found that school supported staff to protect their wellbeing and work life balance, the HMI concluding that it was one of the most positive staff surveys they had seen.

The current post has arisen due to the recent resignation of the current postholder. In joining the school, you will play an important part as a member of the school community which places high value on the creation of a caring and nurturing environment.

To apply for this post, please complete the School Application Form and the Equality Opportunity Form together with your letter of application. This should be no more than 2 sides of typed A4 and detail how your knowledge and experience to date meet the requirements of this demanding job description and person specification and the areas of expertise you would hope to develop further in this role.

If you feel you have the qualities to contribute to such a community then I hope the information enclosed, and on the website, encourages you to apply to what is, I believe, a wonderful school with a special group of staff and young people.

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.