Teacher of PE

4 months ago


Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom The Broxbourne School Full time

TEACHER OF PE required for September

Main or Upper Pay Scale (including the London Fringe Allowance)

Suitable for ECTs

TLR available for an experienced teacher

Part-time hours considered for suitable candidate

"Student achievement and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We combine outstanding teaching with a rewarding, enriching curriculum which broadens students' horizons and encourages them to believe in their abilities"

What are we looking for?

· An inspiring and motivational teacher who can enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential

· A committed individual who wishes to add to the success of the PE department by implementing their own ideas and strategies

· Experience in teaching football, basketball and rugby.

What can we offer you?

· An extensive and tailored ECT programme with in-house support from a designated Mentor

· A commitment to continuing professional development

· Support for teachers wishing to complete a Masters in Education

· Accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers

· Opportunity to teach to A-level

· A commitment to providing teachers with excellent resources, clerical support, LSA support and a disciplined environment

· A PE department which is held in high regard by pupils and parents

· Large numbers of students taking the subject: GCSE: 73; Sports Science: 22; NCFE Health & Fitness 10; A-level: 9

· We are an 11 – 18, co-educational, friendly and heavily over-subscribed all ability Academy with high standards and high expectations. There are currently 1357 pupils on role with 241 A-level students.

· A state of the art, modern school in the heart of the community.

· In accordance with the school's admissions criteria, children of staff at the school are eligible to be allocated a place under this criterion where the member of staff is recruited under a contract of employment to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

· Situated just north of the M25 close to the train station with a fast service to London and Cambridge

· "The Broxbourne School is an exceptional place to learn" "Pupils thrive due to leaders' expectation that everyone is 'respectful, responsible, aspirational and supportive'" "Leaders are relentless in their ambition for all pupils to learn what they need to be successful" "Behaviour is exemplary" Ofsted 2023

"There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded inspection now." Ofsted 2023

Closing date: 2nd May (12 noon)

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The Broxbourne School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects anyone applying to work in our school to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring service.