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Teacher of PE and PSHE

Granville Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR

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• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  28 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Physical education, PSHE
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 – £49,084 (MPS/UPS)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Teacher of PE and PSHE with an infectious passion for their subject and specialist subject knowledge.

In this role, you will teach equal amounts across the two subjects and will be supported by expert teachers. PE outcomes have been in the top 20% nationally for the last two years, and there is much to learn and contribute to this thriving, successful department. The Academy is committed to personal growth, and you will receive excellent support and opportunities for development within the Academy and across the Trust.

You must be confident in the delivery of both PE and PSHE at KS3 and KS4 and have the ambition and dedication to continue to support the development of the curriculum and wider curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching. You will be able to support the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively. Passionate about your specialist subjects, you will recognise the importance and impact that these areas of the curriculum have on a student’s wider life and on their future destinations and career prospects.

What the school offers its staff

Vision & Aims – Affinity Learning Partnership

Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD and professional development, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Flu vaccination vouchers

Further details about the role

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 216765 and ask to speak to Rachael Lane, HR Officer.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Granville Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 889 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Granville Academy website
• Email address: careers@affinitylp.co.uk
• Phone number: 01283 216765
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/granville-academy

Granville Academy joined Affinity Learning Partnership in 2017. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.

Here at Granville Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We are already seeing results with good behaviour recognised in our recent Ofsted report.

Good behaviour provides the foundations for high-quality teaching and learning to thrive. It allows teachers to focus on their craft and to teach well. High-quality teaching is sacrosanct and is the absolute focus of our next chapter, ensuring that great teaching impacts positively on the outcomes of all within our care.

Our visitors tell us that our Academy offers them a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere conducive to high-quality teaching and learning. We are a passionate and committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be.

Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.

Arranging a visit to Granville Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@affinitylp.co.uk.

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