Examinations Invigilator

swindon-academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic PE teacher to join their top-performing academy in Swindon. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on professional development and a commitment to student welfare. The successful candidate will be passionate about physical education, demonstrating excellent classroom management and organizational skills. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the lives of students and contributing to a vibrant school community. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying a competitive salary and a culture of high expectations.

Benefits

Exceptional Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Commitment to Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Passionate PE teacher with strong classroom management skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and student development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging PE lessons with high expectations for all students.
• Contribute to the school's extra-curricular programme.

Skills

Classroom Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Passion for Teaching

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

At Swindon Academy, we pride ourselves on a team of staff who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning for our students. Staff across the academy set a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for students which, in turn, is reflected in the emphasis we place on continuing professional development (CPD) for our staff. We have made significant, sustained progress at GCSE and are proud to be the top performing school in Swindon for progress over the last six years. Swindon Academy was the first all-through academy to open in the UK and has over 1,900 pupils from the age of 2 to 19. The school is situated in purpose-built £25 million premises, benefiting from excellent, state-of-the-art facilities, and situated within the beautiful county of Wiltshire, within commuting distance for Bristol, Bath and Oxford. United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Swindon Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Are you looking for a new, exciting challenge?

Teacher of PE (Girls PE)

to join Swindon Academy - the top performing school in Swindon

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term:Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Swindon Academy is looking to appoint a well-qualified and dynamic PE teacher to join the school’s highly regarded PE Faculty. As well as welcoming applications from experienced teachers and those relocating to the area, the school can offer an excellent support network and induction programme for Early Career Teachers who are committed to helping young people realise their potential.

We are looking for a PE teacher who:

1. is passionate about their subject and is a great practitioner with high expectations and good classroom management
2. is interested in the science of learning and is committed to continuous improvement
3. can demonstrate excellent organisational and inter-personal skills and the ability to work in a team
4. is committed to making a significant contribution to our extra-curricular programme
5. has energy and commitment for all aspects of school life
6. has a desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our students

Swindon Academy can offer you:

1. the opportunity to work in the best school in Swindon
2. an exceptional salary, above the maintained sector by 5% on average
3. a strong whole-school team of hardworking, supportive and friendly colleagues
4. a culture and ethos of sky-high expectations
5. a rigorous whole-school behaviour system that allows teachers and pupils to benefit from disruption-free learning.
6. fully resourced curriculum with centralised, shared units of work and resources.
7. whole-class feedback marking policies and retrieval practice strategies aimed at supporting the work-life balance of teachers.
8. a dedicated team of non-teaching pastoral and SEN staff who work with teachers to support pupils
9. a commitment to workload and wellbeing through our WW Charter.
10. a research driven (no fad) in-house professional development program utilising best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives.
11. a coaching culture, where every teacher is supported to develop professionally
12. access to the best professional development bespoke to all levels of leadership
13. a ‘hands-on’ and committed Senior Leadership Team, completely determined to create an environment in which teachers can get on with their core role: delivering excellent lessons.
14. huge personal satisfaction in your work as a leader & teacher

Additional Information

Swindon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore there is an expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you would like to contribute to our exciting school and would like to find out more, please email Karen Wright at [e-mail]. She will arrange a visit or an informal call to talk about the role.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the School is unable to provide individual feedback on why an application is unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.