The Physical Education department provides education to all students in Years 7 to 11 as part of our ‘core Physical Education’ programme. Students can begin to study Physical Education in more depth from Year 9, with GCSE and vocational routes being offered in Key Stage 4.
At Sixth Form, A level Physical Education is offered and in addition the department contributes to the wider enrichment programme in the Sixth Form.
The department has a strong extracurricular emphasis, with sporting teams running across the school in a range of sports (netball, hockey, football, rugby, cross country) with students also engaging in a range of other sporting opportunities as they arise.
Do you have the vision and commitment to work in a highly inclusive school which seeks to raise achievement and provide students with broad and rich experiences, setting consistently high standards for yourself, your team, and your students?
What we are looking for
* A passionate and highly motivated Teacher of Physical Education
* Vision and commitment
* Previous experience of teaching Physical Education is desirable; we welcome applications from ECTS
* A committed professional
* Able to build strong and effective relationships with colleagues at all levels and act as a role model to our students
This post is advertised at an exciting time in the Academy’s development of its Physical Education provision.
The King's Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.
Salary and benefits
M1 to UPS3 equates to £31,650 to £49,083, (0.6) FTE. Actual salary £18,990 to £29,449 pro-rated for part-time.
* Defined benefit pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Daily lunch allowance
* Free parking
* Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
* Employee-centred and family-friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave, and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
Further information
If you believe you have the vision and commitment to work in a highly inclusive school which seeks to raise achievement and provide students with broad and rich experiences, setting consistently high standards for yourself, your team, and your students, please do contact us.
Background information about The King’s Academy and the work of the Physical Education team, as well as the job description and person specification for the role, can be found in the Recruitment section of our website.
If you would like to discuss the role informally prior to application, please contact Ms Diane Crossley (HR Officer) to make arrangements.
Closing date and recruitment timeline
To be considered for the role, please complete our online application form (accessible through the Recruitment section of the Academy website) on My New Term by 9am on Monday 28 April 2025. If you need further information, please contact dcrossley@thekingsacademy.org.uk or call 01642 577577.
Interview date:
We expect to conduct interviews week commencing 28 April 2025, subject to availability.
No agencies.
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