Teacher of Girls' Physical Education (Maternity Cover)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional PE teacher with the energy, passion and creativity to teach PE in the Secondary phase of our thriving All-Through school. This is a maternity cover starting from 1st January and would suit either an experienced or recently qualified teacher, with a passion for developing and increasing engagement for girls in physical education and extra-curricular activities.The ability to teach GCSE PE, lead on GCSE PE NEA practical assessment and arrange fixtures for this assessment would be an advantage. This position is 0.6 and suited to someone who can work Monday, Wednesday and Friday, however, other days may be considered.
The Physical Education Team
The Physical Education team consists of specialist teachers that teach Core PE across both Secondary Key Stages, alongside two GCSE full courses. These are the AQA GCSE PE course and the OCR Sports Science course.
In addition to delivering lessons in Secondary, several of the PE team also lead sessions in the Primary phase. Facilities for both phases to use include a state-of-the-art sports hall, a medium sized astroturf and a PE staff office area. The PE team lead several successful sports related extra-curricular clubs (as part of our extended day programme) and provide a range of external fixtures and competitions against other schools in the area.There is a real collective spirit within the department who are there to support each other and work towards best practice for example there has been a recent move towards delivering a models-based approach in practical content.
The Role
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Physical Education in the Secondary phase for both KS3 girls’ practical lessons and KS4 GCSE routeways, with the possibility of taking some Dance lessons. You will also be expected to take a proactive role in the extracurricular life of the school and in the non-exam assessment of GCSE PE.
You will:
- be a well-qualified, enthusiastic graduate of Physical Education
- be a highly skilled and competent teacher who is energetic and totally committed to the ethos of the School
- readily establish excellent relationships with both staff and pupils
- have a passion for the promotion and delivery of extracurricular opportunities
- have an up-to-date awareness of current issues relating to PE teaching
- have particular interest in delivery of GCSE PE
- enjoy pioneering new developments in pedagogy
- embrace the use of new technologies in the classroom
- be skilled in behaviour for learning
- value creating an inspiring learning environment
- explore opportunities to further participation and achievement in your classroom
- possess drive, expertise and enthusiasm
- be well-organised and disciplined when it comes to administrative duties
- possess an optimistic and resilient style when faced with pressure
- be able to communicate well with children and young people, having an understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- be involved in fixtures or performances, trips and productions across the academic year
- be required to drive pupils to and from off site fixtures in one of the school minibuses
Further information, including a Person Specification, is available in our job pack.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the deadline.
What the school offers its staff
CFS is a happy, collaborative and forward thinking school for 4-16 year olds, where the personal development of our pupils is just as important as the academic curriculum. In our recent Ofsted, inspectors observed that CFS is a vibrant, ambitious and inclusive school, where our respectful and friendly pupils are thriving and are well prepared for their adult lives.Our values of ‘nurture, challenge and inspire’ influence everything we do as a school, and genuinely permeate all areas of school life. If you share our values and ideals, we strongly encourage you to find out more about CFS via a visit to the school or through our school website www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk.
Whilst this is predominantly a secondary post, there is something extremely unique and special about working in an All-Through environment; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work creatively with colleagues from both phases helping to develop a cohesive and truly progressive educational experience for all learners.
CFS follows national pay scales; this role would be equally suitable for an early career teacher or more experienced teacher. The Upper Pay Scale would be considered for the right candidate and on the agreement of a whole school responsibility in addition to the role outlined below.
Commitment to safeguarding
CFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked ‘Private & confidential for the Principal’.
The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS clearance at enhanced level.