Teacher of PE with cover responsibilities

Overall purpose of the role:

As a Teacher of PE with additional subject teaching, you will be required to meet the general requirements of this post, as specified in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. In addition, you will be required to fulfil any reasonable expectations from the Headteacher or designated line manager.

The post will require you to work in partnership with the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team, governors and staff to ensure the continuous improvement of the Academy.

Safeguarding requirements:

This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household.

Applicants MUST complete the MAT’s standard application form to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the Headteacher.

Key Outputs:

Expertise in Role Requires (At selection - Level 1):

Essential

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to undertake further development as appropriate

Evidence of/potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner, capable of inspiring students and forming good relationships with colleagues

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Able to analyse data with a view to developing strategies to improve performance

Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies

Detailed knowledge of current developments in subject area for all levels

Successful experience or the ability to teach subject at GCSE

Excellent communication skills

Excellent behaviour management skills

Commitment to the safeguarding of young people

Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours, e.g. evening meetings.

Desirable

Knowledge of innovating teaching and learning strategies

Highly competent in ICT and the use of computers

A willingness to be fully involved in the wider life of Thornhill Community Academy, including extracurricular activities.

Expertise in Role - After Initial and Advanced Development

Evidence of monitoring and evaluating interventions and strategies

Evidence of data analysis and strategies used to improve performance.

Evidence of on-going continuing professional development.