Female Teacher of PE (with Dance and Drama preferred)
Ref: SCH-FM-0399 18 day(s) remaining Establishment: Smith's Wood Academy Location: Smith's Wood Salary: £31650.00 - £43607.00 Department: Physical Education Job Type: Full Time Closing Date: 28/04/2025 09:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale | MPS1 - MPS6
The Role
Smith’s Wood Academy isn’t just a school. It’s a place that changes lives. At the heart of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we serve 780 students spanning years seven to eleven. Two-thirds of our pupils are from disadvantaged backgrounds. You will help ensure that they leave us with real belief in their own abilities and the confidence to aim high.
Located in the north of Solihull, the academy serves students who live in the immediate locality. Our vision is that every child within the Trust, regardless of their background, will attend an Academy that offers an outstanding quality of education which means to us:
1. Every child is recognised as an individual and has access to first-class pastoral care because we want them to be happy.
2. Every child benefits from a wide range of enriching opportunities because we place great emphasis on their personal development.
3. Every child benefits from dedicated leaders, teachers and staff who are relentless in their ambition to improve the quality of teaching in our academies because we know excellent teaching is key to transforming the futures of our students.
We are looking for a Female Teacher of PE (with Dance and Drama preferred)
We are incredibly fortunate that our Academy was built as part of the ‘Building Schools for the Future’ initiative. The Academy enjoys first-class educational facilities that are well maintained and conducive to exciting and successful learning opportunities.
Staff and students enjoy:
1. Excellent sports facilities – gym, sports hall, climbing wall, swimming pool, multi-use games area (MUGA), all-weather sports pitch and a fitness suite.
2. A large outdoor space which is well maintained. Students also benefit from a canopied area, seating areas and outdoor table-tennis facilities for use at social times.
3. Drama studios, music suites and recording studios.
An extensive programme of redecoration, refurbishment and maintenance ensures that our environment is one in which people want to work.
The successful candidate will be able to develop, plan and deliver high quality lessons which enhance the learning experiences of all students, and have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire a passion for learning.
The successful candidate will:
1. Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment.
2. Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons.
3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
4. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
5. Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
6. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct.
In return we will offer you:
1. Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and from subject expertise within the Academy SLT.
2. Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College).
3. Perkbox example benefits;
4. Discounts at nationwide retailers.
5. Gym discount.
6. Cinema discounts.
7. Employee assistance programme.
8. Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year.
9. A MAT wide focus on staff well-being.
This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Benefits
Cycle to Work Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more Green Car Scheme Perkbox Discount Platform Perkbox Wellness Hub A variety of wellness content to proactively support your health and wellbeing.
Qualifications
Degree in a relevant subject Essential
Skills
Focused on standards and positive outcomes Essential Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variety of situations and people Essential
Relevant Experience
Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information Essential Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures Essential Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum Desirable Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them Essential Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment Desirable
Experience
Experience of following procedures and instructions. Essential Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc. Desirable Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork. Desirable Experience of working in an educational environment Desirable
Personal Attributes
Ability to travel to academies when required Desirable Excellent attendance and punctuality Essential Commitment to Trust aim and values Essential Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application Essential Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school. Essential Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students Essential Committed Essential
Relevant Skills
Effective classroom management Essential
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Smith's Wood Academy
Windward Way
Smith's Wood
Birmingham
B36 0UE
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