Teacher of PE - Prep

TEACHER OF PE - PREP

Permanent / Part time

Competitive salary

Required for January 2025

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and engaging Teacher of PE to work in the Prep School’s high-achieving Sports Department.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and passionate about the teaching of both PE and Games at the Prep School level, from Reception to Year 6. They will be a role model to the girls, promoting the importance of holistic physical activity, health and wellbeing.

The core sports at STAHS Prep are netball, football, lacrosse, cricket, swimming and gymnastics, and it is expected that applications will come from those who have the strengths in some of these areas and the transferrable skills to teach pupils in all areas of the PE and Games curriculum.

STAHS Prep is situated in the rural location of Wheathampstead village, only 5 miles from St Albans. Our inclusive community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni will offer you the warmest of welcomes. We are committed to professional development and encourage applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers and a high level of support and development is offered.

This is a permanent position offered on a part-time basis, three days a week (Wednesday-Friday). The role will require occasional weekend working to support with competitive fixtures and tournaments.

The start date for this position will be January 2025.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*
• An extensive benefits package which includes free lunches, free life assurance, private healthcare
• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme
• Tuition fee remission for children of the employee*

* Conditions apply

Closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 25 September 2024

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 1 October 2024

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.                                 

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