Teacher of PE

Location: Chantry Academy Ipswich
Salary: Main Pay Scale £32,916 - £45,352
Contract: Full time, Fixed Term (12 months)

We are looking for a Teacher of PE to join Chantry Academy, where a shared commitment to high expectations and inclusive practice underpins everything we do. This role centres on delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire pupils to participate, improve and succeed, while contributing to a strong and collaborative department. It offers the opportunity to shape positive attitudes to health and wellbeing, support pupils of all abilities to make progress, and play a full part in academy life. We value professionals who combine secure subject knowledge with adaptability, strong relationships and a determination to secure the best outcomes for every student.

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and are committed to providing the support, development and guidance needed to help you thrive at the start of your teaching career.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured PE lessons, aligned with the academy curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs
• Set high expectations to motivate pupils and promote strong progress and outcomes
• Contribute to curriculum development, academy priorities and the wider life of the school
• Promote effective behaviour, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.