Teacher of PE and Science

The Forest School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  Summer Term 2023 or earlier

• Closing date

  6 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Physical education, Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - full time 32 hours per week Mon-Fri
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following;

▪ Qualified Teacher Status

▪ the ability to motivate students and achieve excellent results

▪ excellent organisational and ICT skills

▪ good subject knowledge

▪ the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team

▪ An enthusiasm for PE and Science and the ability to share this with

young people

Applications will be considered from candidates with all levels of experience.

What the school offers its staff

The Forest School is a highly successful, friendly and dynamic 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff. It is an exciting time in the history of the school as we became co-education in September 2021, have an ever-increasing number of students joining us each year and have seen our results go from strength to strength. We are seeking a joint PE and Science teacher to join our enthusiastic teams in order to further innovate and excite students about these subjects. Our active PE department sees students involved in a varied curriculum and a range of extra-curricular activities. We are also looking forward to the realisation of plans to build our brand new dance studio and fitness suite. Our Science department has worked hard to ensure our results are the best ever achieved, with 74% of our students achieving two grade 4’s or above in the Trilogy GCSE. The school has also invested heavily in refurbishment and redesign of two new, stunning, state of the art Science rooms with a third to be completed in the summer.

Further details about the role

If you are passionate about learning, determined to build relationships with young people, committed to working with the full range of students' needs and talents, and keen to work in a forward-looking school that will support you in your professional development, The Forest School would like to hear from you.

Applying for the job

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Upload additional documents

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

Teacher Job Description PE and Science May 2023.pdf - 172 KB (opens in new tab)

Science Department Profile October 2022.pdf - 62.1 KB (opens in new tab)

PE Department Profile.pdf - 57.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Person Specification for PE and SCIENCE MAY 2023.pdf - 65.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Forest School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1015 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Forest School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: aconroy@theforestschool.net
• Phone number: 01403 756001
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-forest-school (opens in new tab)

The Forest School is a highly successful, friendly and dynamic co-educational 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff.

Arranging a visit to The Forest School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aconroy@theforestschool.net.

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