Gym PE Teacher

Michael Hall Waldorf School; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Working hours: 40 hours 8am – 5pm

Annual leave: School Holidays

Contract type: Full time permanent

Salary: £28,152 -£36,051 depending on experience

Start date: September, 2025

Job Description

Responsible to: Lower School and Upper School Heads of School

Purpose of the job and Main duties

To teach a wide range of sports, games, activities and gymnastics to children from classes 3 to 12 (age 8 to 18) using the Steiner Waldorf movement curriculum.

1. Planning lessons that are age and ability appropriate.
2. Maintaining clear records and tracking, in accordance with statutory and school requirements.
3. Maintaining good discipline.
4. Liaising with colleagues and parents.
5. Coaching lower and upper school sports teams.
6. Organising matches against other schools and umpiring matches.
7. Taking on various jobs in the running of the Gym and Games department.
8. Maintenance of equipment, administrative tasks, planning and organisation in conjunction with the other members of the department.
9. Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the classes in your care.
10. Risk assessing activities and administering first aid where necessary.
11. Setting up the teaching space including any equipment used.
12. Ensuring equipment is safe to use and in good working order.
13. In gymnastics, the appropriate stand-ins must be known and used safely.
14. Writing reports.

Further duties and expectations

1. Attend faculty meetings and any other meetings that are required.
2. Participate in providing cover for break times and cover for absent colleagues.
3. Supervising lunch and break activities in the Gym.
4. Any other duties reasonably requested by the school.
5. Familiarise yourself with and adhere to the school’s policies and procedures and to support their implementation including the Equal Opportunities, Child Protection and Health and Safety policies.
6. Undertake appropriate preparation, study and training as necessary both for the effective delivery of the curriculum and to advance the school’s ethos, principles and objectives; to engage in the constant reflection and personal development of yourself; and to commit to deepening your understanding of Anthroposophy, Bothmer Gymnastics and Steiner Education.

Person Specification for Gym and Games Teacher

Essential

Qualifications: At least one of the following:

1. Hold a teaching qualification.
2. Have a degree in Physical Education or similar.

Desirable (but not essential)

1. Have a First Aid at Work Certificate.
2. Have completed a Bothmer Gym Training.

Experience

Have relevant teaching experience in Gym and Games.

Skills

Be a good classroom practitioner with evidence of setting appropriate expectations to advance learning and engage and motivate students.

Personal Qualities

1. Be self-motivated and imaginative.
2. Have a flexible and positive attitude to work.
3. Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents.
4. Be able to demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in your care.

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Gym Teacher

Safeguarding Statement:

Michael Hall School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We, therefore, encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Michael Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.