Drapers’ Academy is an oversubscribed, good school, with an outstanding leadership and management and a part of Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust. Since we opened in 2010, we have taken great strides in our vision of delivering an excellent education and opportunities for all our pupils. Our aim is to be recognised as one of the most successful all ability schools in Greater London.
We now seek a Teacher of PE (Girls) to join our faculty and become an integral part of the school. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range, including NCFE Health and Fitness and to contribute fully to the department’s outstanding extra- curricular programme, particularly for girls. We welcome applications both from NQTs and from experienced teachers who want to broaden their experience in a high-achieving, dynamic and innovative department.
Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:
* March 2020: Ofsted Good for all aspects including the Sixth Form
* A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community
* State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside
* Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University of London
* Fully subscribed through the school
* An environment that promotes innovation
* Class size averaging 25
* Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
* Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by the Education Support Network, offering individual support, information and advice
* Centralised detention model
* Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team
* Proactive staff-led Wellbeing Team
* Our own 6th Form area dedicated to A Level teaching
* Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels
* An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development
* Staff access to our gym
* Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking
* Short bus journey from Harold Wood (Cross Rail) train station
It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement.
We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact slucey@drapersacademy.com
Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found at
Closing date: 12.00pm on Wednesday, 5th February 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate.
Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, an online check, and other relevant employment checks.