Teacher of PE

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a passionate PE teacher to inspire female students in their learning. The role involves teaching Key Stages 3 and 4, contributing to curriculum planning, and enhancing educational quality through collaboration. Candidates must demonstrate strong subject knowledge, communication skills, and a commitment to the school's ethos. This position offers a range of benefits and support for professional development in a positive staff culture.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Complimentary drinks

Employee counselling

Bonus scheme for recommendations

Priority admission for staff children

Season ticket travel loan

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for PE.
• Ability to teach PE at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Proven track record of excellent PE teaching.
• Understanding of the West London Free School ethos.
• High expectations of pupil conduct and behaviour.
• Excellent team working and communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme.

Responsibilities

• Teach female groups for PE and Games.
• Assist in planning and delivering schemes of work.
• Monitor the progress of pupils according to assessment policy.
• Enhance teaching quality through collaboration and development.
• Contribute to wider school life through events and clubs.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Team working

Passion for PE

Job description

Overview

PE and Games are an integral part of the WLFS curriculum. All pupils from Years 7 to 11 take part in two hours of Games per week, with the aim of introducing them to a varied diet of different sports. In Years 7 and 8, pupils have one hour a week of PE, allowing for a more technical and curriculum-based study of sport and physical fitness. PE is a well-established option subject at GCSE and have the option to continue their study at A-level. Sport is incredibly popular at WLFS, and we have a busy schedule of clubs and fixtures. WLFS teams have a strong track-record and growing local reputation, with recent success in Football, Netball, Rugby, Hockey and Athletics. The large majority of our sport provision takes place at Kings House Sports Ground; a top-of-the-range facility located 15 minutes away from our school site.

Responsibilities

• to largely teach female groups for PE and Games, imparting your passion for the subject to those you teach, whilst also ensuring their mastery of the subject.
• to assist the Head of Department in planning and delivering schemes of work for Key Stages 3 and 4 (with the option of Key Stage 5) and monitoring their effectiveness.
• to monitor the progress of pupils according to the department and school assessment policy.
• to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department by taking part in collaborative planning, sharing resources, mentoring and observing teachers, and participating in continuing professional development.
• to contribute to the wider school life, such as events, trips, and co-curricular clubs.

Qualifications

• strong subject knowledge, a passion for PE, and an ability to communicate that passion to pupils;
• an ability to teach PE at Key Stages 3 and 4 (with the option of Key Stage 5) to all ability levels, including pupils with SEN;
• a proven track record of excellent PE teaching and, where relevant, outstanding outcomes for pupils at both GCSE and A-level;
• an understanding of the ethos of the West London Free School, and a commitment to teaching a knowledge-based curriculum;
• high expectations of pupil conduct and behaviour;
• excellent team working skills;
• excellent communication skills with both pupils and staff;
• a willingness to contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme.

About the West London Free School

The West London Free School is one of the country's pioneering free schools, renowned for academic excellence, high standards of behaviour and a wide choice of co-curricular clubs. Since our foundation in 2011, we have provided all children with a rigorous, knowledge-rich education irrespective of their background. The education we offer is not just a preparation for work, but a preparation for life. As such, we value the knowledge of our teachers, and the passion for their subject that they bring to the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

People are at the heart of our success. We look for talented and ambitious individuals who share our vision for creating an exceptional school, and are committed to ensuring that every child has access to the best possible education. Pursuing a career at the WLFS also gives you the chance to work alongside a highly capable and committed Senior Leadership team. Senior Leaders at WLFS all teach, pay due attention to workload pressures and are highly visible ‘in the corridors’.

• We have developed a positive and supportive staff culture at the WLFS, and we invest in our staff with support, coaching and mentoring as well as external training programmes. To that end, we offer:
• • Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff
• • Cycle to Work Scheme
• • Complimentary drinks
• • Employee counselling
• • Recommend a teacher bonus scheme
• • Staff children have priority admission into the school (after 2 years’ service)
• • Season ticket travel loan

Closing date and interviews

The School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the start date.

Please apply either via the jobs portal through which you found this advert, or by completing the application form on the WLFS website and returning it to the Joint Headteachers Ben McLaughlin and Rob Peal via [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities

The Knowledge Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The West London Free School and the Knowledge Schools Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Knowledge Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.