Teacher of PE

Tela; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site sports centre

Flexible timetabling

Strong CPD and staff development

Job summary

Impington Village College in Cambridge is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of PE to join our dynamic Sport department. The role offers the chance to teach KS4 and KS5 courses such as GCSE PE, BTEC Sport and OCR Sport Science, with potential involvement in IB Sport Science and related scholarship programmes.

The college benefits from an on-site sports centre, a swimming pool, and extensive sports facilities, with flexible timetabling and strong support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher of PE
• Ability to teach KS4/KS5 including GCSE PE, BTEC Sport and OCR Sport Science
• Willing to contribute to Health and Social Care teaching (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons across KS4 and KS5, including GCSE PE, BTEC Sport and OCR Sport Science.
• Lead extra-curricular sports and support the college’s scholarship programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Teaching

Teamwork

Curriculum planning

Job description

Join East Anglia’s “Comprehensive School of the Year”.

Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing, friendly and inclusive school with a unique, exciting curriculum, and a very strong international ethos as one of the country’s leading state IB World Schools. As a result of the continued expansion of the College, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of PE to join our dynamic and high performing Sport department. It would be advantageous to be able to teach Health and Social Care in addition.

We are very lucky to have an on-site Sports Centre with excellent facilities, including a full-size indoor swimming pool, and a large expanse of outdoor sports pitches and green spaces, as well as plans for a 3G pitch.

ECTs will be nurtured and developed with an exemplary support package and part time candidates are welcome to apply.

At IVC we offer our staff:

• Interventions, revision sessions and enrichment timetabled as part of your weekly teaching load
• A genuinely flexible approach to timetabling, including the possibility to work from home and late starts/early finishes to suit you and your family
• Weekly timetabled CPD with your department, avoiding unnecessary twilight sessions and protected from cover, and the chance to work collaboratively in a friendly and dynamic environment
• Priority within our admissions policy, to ensure that the children of staff are able to attend IVC
• An annual paid family day, as well as the possibility to arrange term-time leave by negotiation
• A commitment to supporting further study and leadership development
• Countless opportunities for progression both within the school and the wider Trust
• Leaders who are supportive and approachable, who focus on finding solutions and enabling staff to thrive in order to help our students achieve their best
• An on-site gym, swimming pool and sports centre with a substantial staff discount and the chance to use facilities during the College day

The Sport faculty at IVC is a central part of the College and uptake at both KS4 and KS5 is very high, with very strong outcomes. The successful candidate, depending on their interest or specialism, will have the opportunity to teach across three different courses at KS4, including GCSE PE, BTEC Sport and OCR Sport Science, and BTEC Sport and IB Sport Science at KS5 in addition to our exciting core PE curriculum. We also have a thriving scholarship programme in our sixth form for Football, Rugby, Netball, Handball and Rowing. As part of our sport scholarships, students benefit from expert coaching and bespoke training sessions, as well as the chance to compete at an elite level.

You will be joining an innovative, collaborative and dynamic faculty where staff are highly committed to professional development and sporting excellence, engaging with the latest pedagogical research and to developing students’ passions for sport and physical wellbeing. There will be numerous opportunities to continue developing your teaching practice, through connections a range of in-house and external CPD programmes. You will be well supported in the faculty by a number of highly experienced colleagues, and have the chance to lead extra-curricular activities based on your own sporting interests, and join a range of overseas trips and sports tours, including a thriving ski trip.

ELA offer a sector leading staff benefits offer alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.

• ELA know that our strength is our people, so we prioritise staff wellbeing, retention and development. Over 95% of ELA staff say they’re proud to work in their school.
• ELA are firm believers in the power of recognising, celebrating, and rewarding talent: our track record in terms of retention, internal promotion opportunities and wider career development is excellent.
• ELA staff enjoy a sector leading staff benefits package alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.
• You can find out all about our Trust and staff offer here .

ELA staff benefits include:

• Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
• EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
• Paid annual family day;
• Cycle to work schemes;
• Enhanced parental leave;
• Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
• Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references along with a Certificate of Good Conduct if applicable. You can view our safeguarding policy here .