Teacher of Physical Education (Head of Boys' Sport) Croydon, England
Job description
Teacher of Physical Education (Head of Boys' Sport)
Salary: MPS/UPS +TLR2a (£3017)
Due to our increasing school roll, the Governors wish to appoint a Teacher of Physical Education (Head of Boys' Sport) for September 2023.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 9th May at 9.00am.
The Governors wish to appoint someone who is passionate about teaching high quality lessons while nurturing and inspiring our students. You will be joining a welcoming team that enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment in line with the core principles of our Mission Statement.
The School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic well qualified Teacher of Physical Education who will be in charge of boyss’ sport. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the school’s ambitions to drive the growth of participation, standard and profile of girls’ sport. The successful candidate will be working in a friendly department of dedicated practitioners. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach GCSE PE and have previous experience leading and organising sport in a school setting.
In the summer of 2022, the school achieved an excellent set of examination GCSE results, with a Progress 8 score well above both the local and national average.
In November 2021, Ofsted rated the school as Good, stating: ‘St Mary’s Catholic High School is a deeply caring community. Its pupils and staff live up to their core values of being welcoming, serving others, and working hard.’
In December 2021, the Diocesan Section 48 inspection stated that: ‘The good behaviour of pupils contributes to the good learning attitudes of the pupils which together creates a harmonious Catholic community where everyone is respected no matter whatever their background. This in turn supports the clear mission of the school which is to welcome, serve others and work hard.’
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:
- Determined to deliver high quality PE lessons.
- A commitment to enrichment activities.
- A confident team player who understands the importance of relationships.
- A selfless individual, putting the needs of students above all else.
- A proactive and hardworking, with the confidence to seek solutions to problems first as opposed to passing them on.
- An outstanding communicator with all stakeholders.
- Determined and patient, with the willpower to see things through.
- An outstanding practitioner who leads by example, with the ability to listen and self-reflect.
- Highly organised, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
- Inspirational, creative, and innovative.
- Passionate about moving our school from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’.
WHY CHOOSE US?
St Mary’s Catholic High School is an 11-16, co-educational, comprehensive school based in the heart of Croydon. It has been serving the local community since its foundation in 1851. The school prides itself on its diverse and harmonious school community, where students feel safe and well cared for, with leaders who expect all pupils to achieve highly, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and speakers of other languages who are beginning to learn English. Our school is in a well-connected location, just a few minutes’ walk from East and West Croydon Stations and other local transport hubs connecting the region.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of outstanding teachers, to observe and share good practice on a regular basis. We take great pride in the opening comment our recent Ofsted inspection (Nov 2021) which stated that: “St Mary’s Catholic High School is a deeply caring community. Its pupils and staff live up to their core values of being welcoming, serving others and working hard.” In addition, they recognised that, "Pupils like coming to school and enjoy learning. They feel safe here and know that staff go the extra mile to check their whereabouts and well-being."
Please note: St Mary's welcome applications from colleagues of all faiths and none, who are supportive of the values of our Catholic School.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- MPS/UPS +TLR2a
- A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
- Onsite parking
- Leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the Headteacher for more information.
For more information, please visit our school website: www.stmaryscroydon.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,407.00-£51,022.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/05/2023
Reference ID: SMCHTS2023_05
Expected start date: 30/08/2023
