Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher
Location: Westminster
Salary: £39,068 to £60,691
Start Date: January 2024

Our school
We are a rare standalone academy in London that has the flexibility to deliver an excellent education that is bespoke to its community and students. We are proud of our work to improve outcomes for students in an inclusive, supportive environment. Our longstanding 1:1 device programme allows us to thrive as both an onsite and remote learning environment. As a member of the collaborative community you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience.

Top reasons to work for us:

1. A stand-alone academy that has the autonomy and uniqueness to make its own decisions and deliver the education needed for its students.
2. The only comprehensive secondary London school to offer the innovative IB curriculum - world class learners.
3. Centralised approach to behaviour management enabling our staff to teach.
4. Supportive staff body that work collaboratively.
5. Sensible approach to marking and feedback to take staff workload into account.
6. WA own pay scales that are above 1% national teaching pay.
7. CPD (little and often) a commitment to professional learning.
8. Planning days as part of INSET that are dedicated for staff to use for planning purposes.
9. Active clubs for staff - Harbour club, staff football and staff events and gym membership.
10. Loan for season travel tickets and bicycle scheme.
11. Reasonable class sizes to allow for personalised learning.
12. Excellent modern building and facilities.
13. Centralised behaviour approaches to remove any barriers to teaching for staff and reduce workload.
14. Protected curriculum development time.
15. End of year staff incentives linked to attendance.
16. A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team.

Our PE department
Our Physical Education department has transformed student outcomes in recent years and created a “buzz” around Physical Education through the relentless energy of staff, its forward-thinking approach to the curriculum, and an outstanding extra-curricular provision that takes advantage of our London connections.

Our PE curriculum
The PE department is committed to fostering the development of students' skills, techniques, and knowledge, while actively promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Our goal is to build on students' prior achievements to enhance their breadth and depth of understanding in both theory and practice. We follow a comprehensive 7-year core P.E. curriculum, spanning from Year 7 through Year 13. Additionally, students demonstrate outstanding progress in the BTEC Tech Award, with our Key Stage 4 cohorts benefitting from our innovative approach to the updated BTEC curriculum. At Key Stage 5, we offer the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, as part of our highly regarded International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). To further enhance learning, the Academy integrates technology, with students using Chromebooks to complete homework, engage in extended learning beyond the curriculum, and complete assessment tasks during theoretical and sport-related studies.

The ideal candidate will be:

1. An outstanding classroom and practical teacher who is committed to the success and progress of each individual student.
2. Experienced in teaching relevant subject(s) with a relevant university degree.
3. Experience in teaching BTEC and/or GCSE equivalent.
4. Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development.
5. Passionate about their subject to inspire our students.

If you are the PE Teacher we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

PE Teacher – January start – Westminster