Subject Tutor Sport & PE

Sixth Form College Farnborough; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Farnborough is seeking a passionate PE and Sport Tutor to deliver inspiring lessons. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, especially in anatomy and physiology, and a strong commitment to student success. This full-time role includes teaching responsibilities across vocational and A Level courses, with support for professional development available.

Benefits

Mentor support in the first year

Extensive induction programme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver inspiring lessons with knowledge and experience.
• Commitment to professional development and teamwork.
• Willingness to teach beyond the specification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching across Level 3 Vocational Sport and A Level PE.
• Involve in enrichment program providing coaching for competitive teams.
• Support professional development and teamwork initiatives.

Skills

Experience in teaching anatomy and physiology

Passion for education

Ability to teach vocational and A Level courses

Education

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Graduates looking to start a teaching career

Job description

Position Details

Working Pattern: 1 FTE (0.8 part time would be considered)

Start date: January 2025

Salary: Spine point 1 to PSP3 (£32,178 - £49,725 FTE)

Overview

We are looking for a passionate PE and Sport Tutor to join this high achieving department. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification, believing that every student can succeed, with an appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding education and outcome goes beyond the classroom. We would be particularly interested in a candidate with a strong track record and experience of teaching anatomy and physiology components of both vocational and/or A Level courses.

All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement. While a teaching qualification is desirable, we will consider applications from non-qualified graduates. Graduates looking to start a career in teaching at the Sixth Form College will be allocated a reduced timetable with comprehensive support and mentoring. Future opportunities to obtain a teacher qualification will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching across both Level 3 Vocational Sport and A Level PE courses.
• Potential involvement in enrichment programme, providing high quality coaching to one of the college's competitive teams.
• Support professional development, contribute to team work and improvement initiatives.
• Deliver Cambridge Technical Sport (single and double awards) and A Level PE as part of department offerings.

Department Context

Sport and PE is a department that leads in delivering Cambridge Technical Sport and A Level PE, and offers a full extracurricular programme with opportunities to compete locally, regionally and nationally. Meaningful employer engagement, volunteering and work experience opportunities support students’ educational and sporting futures.

• Cohort Size: A Level PE – 240; Vocational Sport – 257
• Staff: 11 teaching staff; 8 additional sports coaches
• Management: Curriculum Manager of A Level PE; Curriculum Manager of Vocational Sport
• Exam boards: A Level PE – OCR; Vocational Cambridge Technical Level 3 – OCR
• Facilities: 2 Sports Halls; 3 onsite football pitches; 1 hockey pitch; 1 rugby pitch; Multi-Gym; 5 subject classrooms

Day to Day/Learning and Teaching Expectations

• A full-time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 teaching groups (15 periods) with 5 additional periods for preparation and marking.
• Tuesday departmental meetings / all-staff CPD after college, finishing at 5:20pm.
• Attendance at whole-college events (open evenings, parent evenings, interview day, enrolment and briefings) as required.
• Common resources shared within departments; opportunities for professional development and delivery of extracurricular clubs and wellbeing activities.

Learning and Teaching Commitments

• Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes.
• Improve progression opportunities for all learners, raise aspirations and support smooth transitions.
• Foster a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across Trust academies.
• Develop an innovative workforce with opportunities for career progression.

Support for You

• Mentor support in the first year.
• Ongoing support from the curriculum manager and faculty director.
• Extensive induction programme and continued professional development.

How to Apply

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the HR team at [e-mail]. Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to [e-mail] by 9am on Friday 17th October. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be held before the advertised closing date.

Other Information

The Prospect Trust takes data protection seriously and adheres to the UK General Data Protection Regulation. Please read the applicant privacy notice for details on how your data will be processed. Prior to interview, an online search may be conducted by HR to identify any incidents or issues related to safeguarding. This search will use publicly available information and is intended to inform suitability discussions. Having disclosures does not automatically bar employment but may be discussed at interview. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants; disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria will be invited for interview. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.