Teacher of Girls' Physical Education
St Laurence School, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZThis job expired on 9 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
9 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
26 May 2023
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - From 1st September 2023 until 31st August 2024
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £28,000 and £43,685 at current rates
Pay scale
- M1 - M6 / U1 - U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a talented Teacher of Girls' PE to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.
The successful applicant will be able to teach Girls' Physical Education to Key Stage 3 & 4.
The PE department at St Laurence consists of four full time PE teachers who also hold TLRs outside of the department including a Head of PSHE, a Head of House and a Deputy Head. There are five part time staff in the team with two members holding TLRs for Outdoor education and KS4 PE coordinator respectively. It also benefits from the support of a technician. A major strength in our PE department is ensuring that our physical literacy approach suits the needs of all our students through a curriculum that is focused around ‘engagement for all’.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for further information,
What the school offers its staff
At St Laurence School we regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
To apply, please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher. Further information can be found by visiting the school website Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School (st-laurence.com)
Please refer to Recruitment Pack and Department Information.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Laurence 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 applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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About St Laurence School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England/Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1398 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St Laurence School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobapp@st-laurence.com
- Phone number
- 01225 309506
St Laurence is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive Church academy situated in the market town of Bradford on Avon. The school dates back to 1980 when Fitzmaurice Grammar School merged with Trinity Secondary Modern but preserves its longer-standing heritage through the work of two foundations (Diocese of Salisbury, Fitzmaurice Educational Trust) which are represented on the Governing Body. St Laurence has a strong reputation with a great emphasis placed on social, moral and spiritual development, as well as academic. We have approximately 1420 students on roll with over 250 in our sixth form.
We provide a huge range of extracurricular activities and late buses are provided to encourage students to stay on after school. We are proud of our facilities and the level of expertise our staff display. We have an ongoing programme of investment in buildings and facilities.
Our students come from a variety of social backgrounds and encompass a wide variety of abilities. Relationships with our parents are good and we have a committed PTA known as the SLSA (St Laurence School Association). The local community regards the School highly and gives us considerable support. In turn, the School provides venues and facilities for many community activities and events. Our exam results are good. Student attainment is well above the national average with positive Progress Scores year on year. Our Ofsted in December 2022 deemed us Good and our SIAMS inspection in March 2022 graded us as Excellent in all Areas.
Arranging a visit to St Laurence School
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