Teacher of Physical Education
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 17 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
17 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000 - £46,525
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teacher of PE to join our friendly and supportive department. Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic PE Teacher who wants to work in a local school where staff work collaboratively and support each other with excellent internal and external CPD?
If you are able to engage students, have a passion for teaching and raising achievement, then this could be for you.
The role is suitable for an excellent practitioner, who is either experienced or an Early Career Teacher.
Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk for more about our school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include:
- Excellent on site facilities;
- Excellent CPD programme;
- Being part of a highly successful Trust;
- Enhanced Maternity Pay;
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
- Employee Referral Recruitment incentive.
Why work at The Whitstable school?
We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.
The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in March 2024 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.
Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact Sian Merrick, PE Lead at sian.merrick@swale.at or 01227 931300.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form to Natasha.kingsford@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs and interviews may be held before the specified date.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Dates: w/c 20th May 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Whitstable School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1122 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Whitstable School website
- Email address
- Natasha.kingsford@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01227 931300
Arranging a visit to The Whitstable School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Natasha.kingsford@swale.at.
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