Whickham School is seeking to recruit an engaging and inspirational teacher of Girls PE across the KS3 - KS5 age range. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with our skilled teaching team of 13 staff. Our PE and Health & Social Care courses are regularly some of the top performing in the school. The team consists of experienced leaders as well as ECT’s. This is your chance to join an experienced team teaching in modern sports and classroom facilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral work and the role of a tutor, and use a restorative approach in supporting pupils. The school is heavily oversubscribed and results are considerably above local and national averages (progress 8 in 2024 was +0.26).
Our vision for all our pupils is that they are valued and inspired to be the best that they can be. We seek to develop the following 4 qualities in our pupils:
1. Aspiration - Whickham students set aspirational goals that are ambitious and without limitation.
2. Respect - Without compromise, Whickham students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their environment.
3. Resilience - Whickham students persevere with challenges especially when faced with setbacks.
4. Empathy - Whickham students strive to be kind, caring and understanding of each other’s feelings and needs.
One of our unique strengths and selling points is our commitment to staff which includes:
1. Reduced teaching allocation to allow for each faculty to meet collaboratively for an hour each fortnight in specialist subject teams to support subject specific pedagogy and development.
2. Access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. bicycle & electric vehicles leasing).
3. Leadership and Teaching & Learning development opportunities.
4. A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully.
5. A highly regarded ECT programme which receives very positive feedback.
6. Access to school fitness facilities out of school hours.
7. Higher priority for admission of children of staff into the school.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person. Please note the successful applicant will be predominantly teaching girls PE.
We welcome visits by prospective applicants to the school. Please contact Neil McMahon (nmcmahon@whickhamschool.org) if you wish to arrange a time to see the school and our fantastic sports facilities. Applications should be submitted by 9am on Wednesday 30th April. We expect to interview shortlisted candidates during the week beginning 5th May.
Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the school.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
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