Teacher - PE Specialist (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension via Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Two week half term in October

Ongoing training and development

Well-being support including 24/6 GP

MyGroup benefits platform

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Access to onsite gym

Job summary

The Matthew Arnold School is seeking a PE Teacher for a maternity cover to lead PE delivery and ensure high standards of attainment across year groups. You will plan lessons, assess progress and promote inclusive practice within a supportive school community.

Applicants should have QTS or equivalent and a demonstrated commitment to safeguarding, with ongoing professional development encouraged. The role offers a rewarding opportunity within Bourne Education Trust.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding of children is expected.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Evidence of effective CPD and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the PE curriculum appropriate to age and ability of pupils.
• Be accountable for attainment, progress and outcomes and plan to help pupils meet their potential.
• Support SEN needs, including planning and reviewing SEN Support Arrangements.

Skills

Safeguarding

CPD evidence

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Teacher - PE Specialist (Maternity Cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a PE Teacher to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential.
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and where appropriate, lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements.

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

What the school offers its staff

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/6 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Free access to onsite gym after school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.