Teacher of PE and Games

Brighton College; Stanmer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Teacher of PE and Games to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will lead the teaching of netball, support swimming and athletics for pupils, and inspire them both in and out of the classroom. Qualified Teacher Status is essential, along with a passion for fostering each child's potential. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent and flexible benefits package

Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required for teaching.
• Strength in netball and swimming is desirable.
• Experience in teaching PE and Games to primary school children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teaching and learning of netball in the Prep School.
• Support in teaching and coaching swimming to pupils.
• Teach athletics to pupils in Years 3 to 6.

Skills

Teaching PE and Games

Coaching swimming

Motivating pupils

Organising fixtures

Maintaining PE equipment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of PE and Games

Location: Brighton College

Salary: Brighton College has its own pay scale, above that of the maintained sector. There is also an excellent and flexible benefits package, the contents of which can be controlled by individual teachers themselves. All of our teachers are enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS).

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Brighton College Prep School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of PE and Games (with a specialism in netball) to start as soon as possible.

Role Specification

• To pro-actively lead and direct the teaching and learning of netball in the Prep School under the guidance of the Director of Sport.
• To support in the teaching and coaching of swimming to pupils from Reception to Year 6. A strength in this area is desirable.
• To teach athletics to pupils in Years 3 to 6. A strength in this area is desirable.
• To inspire and motivate pupils and outside of the classroom to enable potential to be reached.
• To teach PE and Games to pupils in Reception to Year 6.
• To support the department in the organisations of weekly fixtures for pupils in Years 3 to 6.
• To liaise with the Director of Sport and Head of Sport.
• To be responsible for the behaviour and discipline of children during PE lessons in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
• To contribute to the program of activities available for very able children.
• To support the department in ensuring that all PE equipment is maintained and in good order and be responsible for ordering new equipment.
• To maintain the effectiveness of the departmental area on the Prep Hub and the website as a valuable source of guidance for pupils and parents.
• To celebrate pupils work through displays throughout the department and around the school.
• To liaise with other departments and maximise any opportunities for cross-curricular links.
• To provide relevant materials and activities for open mornings and evenings.
• To attend Parents evenings where necessary and write reports.
• To support in developing develop subject schemes of work and curriculum overviews.
• To take an active role in delivering after school clubs and activities.
• To work towards a successful subject review.
• To liaise with both parents and the Deputy Heads (Academic) on departmental curriculum matters.
• To prepare and update a handbook for the department.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and the successful candidate will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible and with whom they come into contact.

To Apply

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