Teacher of Girls' PE - Penzance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Girls’ P.E,FTE 0.4 - 0.6
MPS1 – UPR3
Fixed Term for 1 year
Required for November 2024, a well qualified and dedicated Teacher of Girl’s Physical Education
This post offers the opportunity to teach across the age range from Years 7 to 11 including BTEC Sport. The successful candidate will make an outstanding contribution to the future development of this subject and display a clear commitment towards the continual raising of standards through extra-curricular and enrichment activities.Your drive, ability and infectious enthusiasm will ensure the continued delivery of first class sports provision across the school; creating a positive environment where all students feel a sense of belonging.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving faculty in beautiful West Cornwall, committed to ensuring the highest quality of education for all our students.
Ofsted (Inspection May 2023) judged the school as ‘good’ and stated, “Pupils enjoy attending Humphry Davy School. They feel safe, happy and well-cared for. Pupils value the warm and respectful relationships they have with their teachers. It is a highly inclusive school”.
We value our long-standing and well-deserved reputation for a cooperative and inclusive ethos which encourages, supports and develops students of all abilities. Our staff are recognised as sharing this strong commitment to raising standards, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved beyond your core responsibilities if you so choose.
Applications are welcome from both NQTs and other teachers looking to broaden their experience who share our commitment to the highest quality of education for all our students. The person appointed can be assured of our full support in their further professional and career development.
If you have the energy, drive and inspiration, we would welcome your application.
For further details, including application form, please visit our school website www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 14th October at 9.00Interviews : Thursday 17th October 2024
Humphry Davy School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to pre employment checks which include applying for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
What the school offers its staff
A school located in beautiful west Cornwall with a genuine family atmosphere.- The successful candidate can be assured of our full support in pursuit of their career goals. The development of staff is fundamental to raising standards and our high-quality programme of whole school professional development is supplemented with input from our highly experienced and successful languages team.
- The full range of staff well-being and support can be found in our policy available on the school website, but includes:
- Access to Health and Wellbeing support through the ‘Schools Advisory Service’ including 24-hour GP access, Physiotherapy, some private Medical operations, Counselling & Mindfulness and Staff wellbeing clinics.
- Termly wellbeing events where staff can learn a new craft, socialize and generally ‘have fun’ as a community.
- Flexible working options in pursuit of a work/life balance.
- An ‘open door’ policy to ensure staff are able to easily seek advice, share thoughts and help us develop our policy and practice.
- Access to the Cornwall Council ‘One and All Employee Benefits’ including ‘Techscheme’, Cycle to Work scheme, Discounted memberships and 'on-line’ and ‘in-store’ discounts including major high street stores.
Commitment to safeguarding
Humphry Davy School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to pre employment checks which include applying for an enhanced DBS disclosure.