Teacher of PE

Ark; Greater London, Ealing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative secondary school seeks passionate individuals to join their PE department. This role offers the chance to shape an exceptional educational environment while empowering students to take charge of their futures. With a focus on professional development, coaching, and collaboration, you will be part of a team dedicated to redefining education in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Join a vibrant community committed to excellence and make a lasting impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Twice as many training days

Weekly tailored staff training

Coaching for every teacher

Protected co-planning time

Access to high-quality professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in education or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to engage and inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of PE provision at the school.
• Collaborate with staff to implement the curriculum.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Student Engagement

Coaching

Adaptability

Education

Teaching Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting an exceptional team of staff to support the next stage of development of a genuinely transformational school. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the highest expectations of student effort and conduct, and who do so with kindness and warmth.

The successful candidates will join a very strong PE department and will work collaboratively to shape PE provision at the school, embed the school vision, and develop an outstanding school that empowers students to take responsibility and drive their own destinies.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the school. They will be supported in their development and preparation for future roles. Teaching experience is not a prerequisite — applications from NQTs and experienced candidates are welcome. We will develop every staff member through one-to-one support, coaching, mentoring, and access to extensive training networks.

Benefits

• Leaders at Soane minimize unnecessary demands on teachers — meetings, marking, and administrative tasks are reduced to maximize effectiveness. The curriculum and resources are designed so that teachers rarely plan alone; instead, staff collaborate to implement the curriculum in classrooms.
• We foster an open-door culture with frequent low-stakes feedback. We value staff input and collaborate to improve as the academy expands. We host domestic and international educators to learn from us and help shape our provision.
• We offer twice as many training days as standard.
• Weekly staff training tailored to school needs.
• Coaching for every teacher.
• Protected co-planning time.
• Access to high-quality, regular professional development.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.

About Us

We are a new secondary school in Acton, opened in 2021. From September 2024, we will have 720 students in Years 7-10 and will launch our GCSE programmes for the first time.

Ark Soane aims to redefine education through a model of “simplicity delivered expertly”: delivering an exceptionally well-planned, highly academic curriculum, and fostering a compelling ethos to transform students' futures in a highly deprived community.

Behavior at Soane is exemplary, enabling the delivery of exceptional lessons. Students are fully committed to the school's values and ethos and recognize the quality of education they receive. They are respectful, warm, and appreciative, often expressing gratitude with a “thank you miss” as they leave the classroom.

Visit arksoane.org to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone — staff and students — can excel and reach their potential. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen us. For more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click here.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We follow a rigorous selection process to screen out unsuitable applicants.

All employees must undertake an enhanced DBS check. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 before appointment. Non-disclosure may lead to employment termination. Disclosure of a criminal background will not automatically disqualify you; it depends on the nature and timing of the offences. For more, see Ark’s safer recruitment process here.

Please note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role may close earlier depending on response levels. We encourage early applications.