Teacher of PE

Qualified Teacher Status

A degree in PE/Outdoor Education or a closely related discipline

A willingness to undertake further relevant training and to pass those skills on to other members of staff as appropriate

A clear understanding of the subject’s curriculum and examination specifications across KS3 & 4

A clear understanding of the subject’s curriculum and examination specifications across KS5

Sound knowledge of the developments in the current curriculum for the subject

Ability to teach across areas in the wider curriculum

An ability to use different teaching methods and adapt to cater for pupils’ different needs.

Knowledge of effective intervention strategies to improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Knowledge of/experience in conducting assessments, keeping records and producing reports on pupils

Good ICT skills

Experience

Enthusiasm and passion for teaching

Excellence as a classroom practitioner

Imagination and creativity in the classroom

Experience in writing schemes of learning

A commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

A commitment to obtaining the highest standards of pupil achievement and a belief that enjoyable learning is the most effective learning

A commitment to the school’s vision to inspire, challenge and empower pupils.