Teacher of Physical Education and Sport
Reigate College, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SDThis job expired on 10 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
10 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
29 April 2021
Job details
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Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- up to £42,957 per annum
Teacher of Physical Education and Sport job summary
With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on outstanding teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. Graded outstanding by Ofsted, the College is a great place to work and study, with an active and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.
The Post
The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking teacher to join the Physical Education and Sport Department. The post is available on a permanent, full-time basis from 1 September 2021. The full-time teaching contact time at Reigate College is 22.75 hours per week.
Our ideal person will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in delivering the highest standards and achieving outstanding results. The post holder must be confident in the use of information technology in all aspects of their work.
The post would equally suit an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher.
The Department
The Department is housed in the purpose-built Sports Centre. The complex includes a large Sports Hall, smaller Sports Hall and a Gym. All classrooms are fully equipped with access to desktop computers. The Department also has access to Tennis Courts on site and three Football pitches and a Rugby pitch off-site at the College’s local playing fields.
The College firmly believes in promoting sporting opportunities to students and attracts students who represent their county and country at various sports including: athletics, badminton, golf, gymnastics, martial arts and swimming. The College has a number of sports teams including: men’s football, women’s football, netball, hockey, men’s rugby, women’s rugby and basketball.
The Department consists of ten other teachers who work in a collaborative style, contributing to central teaching resources. The Department is supported by the Sports Coordinator, who carries out technician duties as required. Students regularly progress onto university courses for Physical Education, Sport, Sports Science, Sports Management, Sports Development, Coaching and Teaching.
Courses
The Department offers the following courses:
• A Level Physical Education
• BTEC Level 2/3 Sport (both as single and double width qualifications)
• BTEC Level 2/3 Public Services
• Level 2 Fitness Instructing (Gym Based Exercise)
• Level 3 Personal Training
The Department also operates a number of ‘Plus’ classes, designed to improve student performance as part of the timetabled periods.
The post holder would be expected to be able to teach on the A Level Physical Education and BTEC Sport courses. The ability to teach Public Services would be an advantage.
Salary
The salary for this post is up to £42,957 per annum.
Applying
Full details and an application form can be downloaded from our website (www.reigate.ac.uk/job-vacancies) or found in the Supporting Documents section of this page. Applicants are asked to complete and return the application form to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00am on Monday 10 May 2021.
When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:
• Why you are applying for the post
• A Level Physical Education/BTEC Level 2/3 Sport results (A*-B or equivalent grades, retention, value added), preferably for the past three years or for NQTs, evidence of an outstanding placement, particularly with regard to the standard of teaching and learning
• Particular strengths, experiences and interests that you would bring to this post
• Which Sports you play regularly and to what level
• Whether you have the ability to coach any team sports
• Evidence of your ability to work as part of a team in a flexible and professional manner
• What you are able to bring to College life outside of your teaching commitment
• Which courses you have experience of delivering
• Whether you are able to offer BTEC Public Services
Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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 Reigate College
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Sixth form and collegejobs
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Reigate College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@reigate.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01737221118
About the College
We are a mixed, non-selective, sixth form college situated in Reigate, Surrey and provide outstanding education to around 2,500 16-19 year old students each year. Students consistently achieve excellent results and are well-prepared for the next stage in their lives, whether that is university, employment or apprenticeship.
We have an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally and have been graded 'outstanding' since 2005. We are consistently one of the very highest performing colleges in the country with a simple mission, to provide “high quality education in a supportive community.”
Values and Vision
The College is a great place to work and study, with an active and supportive community ethos embedded into everything we do. We work closely with the local community and have a strong sense of collaboration within the staff, who set high expectations of students, but always in a fully supportive and welcoming environment.
We are inclusive and work closely with students to develop the necessary independent learning skills to be successful in life. We place a strong emphasis on preparing students for the pathway of their choice and they have the opportunity to select dedicated Tutorials in the second year that reflect their preferred options.
Curriculum
The College offers over 50 different courses including A Levels and BTECs. The College is placed in the top 10% for A Level value added and success rates (achievement and retention) and our BTEC results are one of the highest in the country. Our value added for disadvantaged students also outperforms the national average for advantaged students.
Supporting students is critical. Therefore, each course is allocated ‘Plus’ support sessions as part of teaching allocations. This provides additional opportunities to enhance student performance, without staff needing to give up their free time.
College Staff
The Principal, Nick Clark is supported by the Senior Leadership Team and wider Senior Management Team. We employ over 250 teaching and support staff who are committed to providing sixth form education at its best, both in terms of results and in the development of students as responsible citizens.
Wellbeing
We have an extensive wellbeing support programme for both staff and students. The Director (Mental Health and Wellbeing) is assisted by a team of Wellbeing Mentors who work closely with the College community. Staff enjoy wellbeing days at the end of each term, designed to maintain a healthy work-life balance and students are encouraged to take part in some of the 50 plus extra-curricular and enrichment activities offered for free each week.
Facilities
We offer a modern, university-style campus that provides dedicated facilities for departments and students to work in. All members of staff have an allocated workspace in departmental offices, in addition to social space in the central College staffroom. The buildings and facilities are constantly being upgraded and the IT infrastructure compliments the ambition for students to spend concerted amounts of time on campus completing independent work, with almost one-to-one provision of devices for students and laptops for teaching staff.
CPD
We are a designated National Teaching School, recognising our outstanding teacher training programme (in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University), innovative teaching and learning and exceptional results.
We are part of a sixth form college consortium, S7 (www.s7colleges.com), which provides excellent continued professional development opportunities for all staff.
Staff Benefits and Incentives
• On-site parking for staff
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Free staff activities including: yoga, football, spinning and bridge
• Free tea, coffee, sparkling water, biscuits and half termly treats
• Free summer and Christmas meals
• Access to Mental Health First Aider
• Free confidential counselling service through Dorking Health Care
• Termly staff socials
• Staff wellbeing days and activities
• Large, modern staff room
• Department workrooms
• Discounts with local retailers and services
• The College participates in the cycle to work scheme (Cyclescheme)
• Free eye tests for employees who use video displays for more than 3.5 hours per day (Smart Employee Eyecare)
• Free vitamin C tablets
• Free annual flu jabs
• Free College drink bottle (BPA free)
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