Teacher of PE
Mascalls Academy, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LTThis job expired on 25 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
25 February 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 January 2022
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- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Teacher Pay Scale commensurate with experience
Teacher of PE job summary
About the role: Due to the expansion of the departments, Mascalls Academy is offering an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of PE to join us from September 2022. We are looking for someone that can deliver high quality learning opportunities for our students across this curriculum area. Our ideal candidate will be an inspirational role model for health and fitness and have the skillset to deliver a wide range of sports and physical activities to groups initially, alongside a rich extra-curriculum offer.
Teachers at Mascalls Academy can expect;
Impeccable student behaviour in classrooms and around the academy;
High levels of focus in students;
Students who are committed to their learning and want to do their very best;
Students who work well together and show the highest level of respect towards each other and towards members of staff;
The opportunity to be part of a team that highly values your wellbeing. Please see the Mascalls Academy Staff Wellbeing Charter 2021.
“Teachers generally check pupils’ understanding very well. They make sure that pupils have sound foundations for later learning. Teachers use behaviour systems well to prevent any disruption to lessons.” OFSTED Report (2021)
What we are offering:
Professional coaching and support.
A bespoke CPD programme.
Complementary holistic therapy to support staff wellbeing.
Free use of a staff gymnasium.
A thriving social and community ethos.
We’d like to hear from you if you are:
Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
Energetic with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Please note that whilst this role is advertised as part-time (0.5fte), a full time opportunity can be offered to an exceptional candidate. Experience in teaching a second specialism is highly desirable but not essential.
PE at Mascalls Academy: We have designed our curriculum using the KS3 National Curriculum and it is delivered under the framework of the IB Middle Years programme. We have also referenced the KS2 Programmes of Study in our initial planning.
The PE Department at Mascalls Academy aims to develop students’ physical ability and understanding of skills, techniques, strategies and communication. We aim to develop their ability and understanding in a wide range of physical activities, either individual or group activities, associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle. We also aim to develop students’ confidence and broad skills, especially those of risk taking, being open minded, well balanced and reflective. These, together with the development of positive values and attitudes in PE, provide a good foundation for students’ lifelong learning.
At KS4 and KS5, examinations PE students explore human Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Diet manipulation, Sport Psychology, Sociocultural factors affect how they perform and participation, plus many more. This broad curriculum content allows students to become masters in a number of different sporting aspects allowing for endless opportunities in the Sport industry. Our students not only learn this valuable content but they are provided opportunities to lead, coach, feel inspired and develop their independent study, preparing them for further education and careers in the Sport Industry.
We enthusiastically encourage all students from all key stages to partake in extra-curricular clubs in a range of different sports to ensure a range of skills are being developed. Students are encouraged to pursue their interests and follow their passions by taking up the many extra-curricular activities on offer. Our extra-curricular programme is central to being part of the school community as well as having the opportunity to represent the school in both inter college fixtures, local league fixtures as well as Kent Cup fixtures. We firmly believe this enriches and broadens the educational opportunities open to all students.
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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.
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About Mascalls Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1356 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Mascalls Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- talent@latrust.org.uk
Working with us at Mascalls Academy: Mascalls Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. The academy is divided into four colleges – Shackleton, Earhart, Luther King and Marie Curie Sixth Form College each having their own personality and range of specialisms, allowing them to be unique.
Mascalls Academy is a high achieving institution. Our most recent Ofsted inspection notes “ambitious leadership has established an ethos where staff are committed to driving standards up”, that Mascalls is a “happy place to be” and that “staff feel valued”. Our judgement that we are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour is accurate. It is our vision to become ‘Outstanding’ in every category.
Mascalls Academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it great for people at all stages in their careers. Our building and facilities are a mix of designs with two new buildings being modern, light and airy giving the academy a unique and special character.
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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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