Pe Teacher – Leading Academy, Watford

Clarus Education; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarus Education is supporting a leading academy in Watford in recruiting a passionate PE Teacher to join from January. You will deliver high-quality PE lessons across the curriculum, inspiring pupils to lead active and healthy lives.

The post offers fringe MPS/UPS salary, excellent facilities and a strong PE department. You will contribute to extra-curricular clubs and school sport events while upholding safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in Physical Education.
• Experience teaching PE at secondary level; ECTs welcome.
• Ability to deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality PE lessons.
• Teach across the relevant key stages, following the national curriculum.
• Deliver a range of sports and physical activities, both practically and theoretically.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress and attainment.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, teamwork, resilience and leadership skills.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes towards physical activity.
• Contribute to extra-curricular clubs, fixtures and school sports events.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, safety and inclusion in practical lessons.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the PE department and wider school team.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and academy policies.

Skills

QTS

PE knowledge

Secondary PE

ECT welcome

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

About the role

A leading academy in Watford is seeking an enthusiastic and committed PE Teacher to join its team from January.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher who is passionate about sport, physical education and helping young people reach their full potential. You will deliver high-quality PE lessons across the curriculum, inspire pupils to lead active and healthy lifestyles, and contribute to the wider life of the academy.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality PE lessons.
• Teach across the relevant key stages, following the national curriculum.
• Deliver a range of sports and physical activities, both practically and theoretically.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress and attainment.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, teamwork, resilience and leadership skills.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes towards physical activity.
• Contribute to extra-curricular clubs, fixtures and school sports events.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, safety and inclusion in practical lessons.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the PE department and wider school team.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and academy policies.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in Physical Education.
• Experience teaching PE at secondary level, although ECTs are welcome to apply.
• The ability to deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A passion for sport, fitness and pupil development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Availability to start in January.

What’s on offer

• January start.
• Fringe MPS/UPS salary.
• Opportunity to work within a leading and supportive academy.
• Access to excellent facilities and a strong PE department.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ physical, social and personal development.

The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.