What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed part time PE teacher to join an outstanding department to teach bright, well-motivated pupils in a supportive environment. The department is looking for an excellent all-rounder, however, strengths in gymnastics and the theoretical side of GCSE PE are essential with additional experience in netball being desirable. The PE department at TWGGS has a strong tradition of, and commitment to, extra curricular activities, and an ability to make a full contribution to this programme of works is essential, including coaching at competitions. The successful candidate will be a part of a department of three in this very popular oversubscribed school, where the teaching of PE is compulsory from Year 7 to 13. Pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 have two 1 hour lessons of PE a week and in Years 10 and 11 pupils have one 1 hour lesson a week, currently taught in reduced size groups. All Sixth Formers also have PE on their timetables. At present the KS3 areas of study include Games, Athletics, Fitness, Orienteering, Gymnastics, Dance and Trampolining, and the successful candidate would be expected to teach in all areas; where a candidate does not have the relevant qualifications to teach trampolining, they would be expected to attend training provided by the school. In addition, pupils have the option to take GCSE PE in Years 10 and 11 with five lessons being offered per fortnight.
The department has enjoyed recent success in:
• Hockey National Finalists U16
• Hockey Regional Finalists U14
• Hockey County Finalists U12
• Netball County Finalists U14
• British Schools Gymnastics U16 Milano National Finalists
• Trampolining Regional South Finals U16
TWGGS is an 11 – 18 girls’ selective school of about a thousand pupils, where girls are encouraged to be as active beyond the curriculum as they are within it. Trips, visits and extra-curricular activities are unrivalled in the state sector, but, more importantly, it is an amazingly happy, positive community to be part of.The prospectus is on the school’s website which may be found at the website will, we hope, give you a feel for the atmosphere and ethos of TWGGS.
The department offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities for all to attend, with help from other members of staff within the school, as well as from sixth formers and sports and dance leaders. Girls throughout the school both enjoy, and are actively involved in, sporting and fitness activities; there is a strong ethos of recognising and celebrating sporting activities and achievements alongside a range of cultural and community pursuits.
ECT induction and support at TWGGS are strong: a TLR holder has responsibility for ECTs and new staff induction, and arranges training sessions throughout the year, led by herself and others, covering a diverse range of topics. She also observes ECTs, works with them to set and meet targets and reviews progress regularly. Significant support, subject-specific rather than generic, is also freely given by the department.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the subject and keen to be part of a department eager to inspire and enthuse pupils. The school also prides itself on the number of extra-curricular clubs and opportunities available generally, and members of staff offer a range of activities in areas of personal interest; an enthusiasm for such involvement in the wider life of the school would be an advantage.
Having read about the post, we very much hope that you would like to apply: please complete the school application form and write a supporting letter, identifying your strengths and skills and showing how you feel you are well-suited to the post. Please return these by e mail to admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk. The deadline for applications is Thursday 6 March at 9am. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. If you have notheard from us by 12th March, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful. We should like to wish you well in your future career whether at TWGGS or elsewhere.
Katie Marchant, Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
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Further details about the role
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Southfield Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9UJ
Tel: (01892) 520902
E-mail. admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk
Roll No: 1092
296 in Sixth Form
TEACHER OF P.E. – MAIN PAY RANGE 0.5FTE
Required for September 2025, an enthusiastic, well-qualified P.E. graduate to teach bright, well-motivated pupils across the 11 – 18 age range, including P.E. to GCSE and core Sixth Form PE. TWGGS is an outstandingly successful and oversubscribed selective school and the P.E. department is well-established and supportive, with a busy extra-curricular programme and a new Sports Hall opened in December 2020. Experience and qualifications in teaching gymnastics and GCSE PE are required with netball being preferable. The school provides excellent induction for an early careers teacher, but would also offer an experienced teacher rewarding opportunities both in and out of the classroom. A minibus licence (or enthusiasm to take a minibus test to be a driver) is preferred.
For further details and an application form, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Michelle Clarke via admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk.
Closing Date: 9am Thursday 6 March 2025 with interviews w/b 10 March.
TWGGS is a diverse and inclusive school and we aim to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who add value to our pupils and who share our vision and ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). TWGGS is an equal opportunities employer and an Ofsted Outstanding school (September 2023).
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.