Experienced Male Teacher of PE

Experienced Male Teacher of PE 

MPS/UPS - Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience

Start date: January 2025 or April 2025

Due to school expansion and staff promotions we are delighted to offer an experienced male teacher of PE positon. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, ambitious and motivated teacher of Physical Education with the vision and drive to make a significant contribution to the teaching and learning of the subject at The Forest School. You will coach Football and Rugby and need drive; commitment and excellent subject knowledge to support the team and needs of our students. You will have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring students, and will help enhance our culture of high expectations and achievement within the department and the school. You will be joining a supportive, successful and highly motivated team that have our school motto of, ‘Aspire to become elite’ at the heart of their enhanced, rich curriculum model. 

You’ll be teaching in a well-equipped and well-financed department, with a newly built performance and conditioning centre of excellence. We’re looking forward to you bringing your unique teaching qualities and experiences to our friendly and close knit team. If you have the ability to inspire students, work as part of an effective team, strive for excellence in all that you do, and to help with Physical Education teaching at The Forest School, then we want to hear from you! A visit to the school will show you what a vibrant and interesting student body we have, and our plans for how to help them to achieve success in the curriculum.

To get a glimpse of our vibrant school community and facilities, check out our school video [here], showcasing our students, staff, and the dynamic environment you'll be a part of.

For all information, please visit the school website, and to apply please complete the Teachers Application Form returning it to mailto:recruitment@forest.academy. Unfortunately, CVs will not be accepted.

Please note, it is our normal procedure to request references on shortlisted candidates prior to interview. And we may consider and interview as applications are received; we have the right to appoint a suitable candidate on receipt of application. This is policy procedure as we are aware of the competitive market and wish to recruit the correct person. 

The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance being received.

For further information, please see our website for the Job Description and Teachers Application Form. Please return your completed application form via email to mailto:

recruitment@forest.academy. Please complete the application form in full; CVs will not be accepted

Submissions from agencies will not be accepted.

The Interview Process 

If selected, the interview process will test and assess your fulfilment of the requirements for this position. As part of this process, you will be expected to teach a class of students and attend a panel interview. The interview process will include consideration of your suitability to work with children and the interview panel will ask questions on safeguarding children/young people. 

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will be ongoing up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close early.

The school will complete online searches on all shortlisted candidates and reserves the right to do so on receipt of all applications.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Monday, 4th November at midday.

It is our normal procedure to request references on shortlisted candidates prior to interview. 

The Forest School Support and Professional Development 

A range of support and professional development opportunities are available at The Forest School from working with all other local schools through the secondary federation, the local School Alliance Association and Wellington College. We offer many staff CPD opportunities through the National Qualifications. CPD and Staff wellbeing are highest on our agenda. 

·        Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with a supportive Centralised detentions to reduce teacher workload 

·        Superb CPD including from our outstanding ‘Teaching and Learning Team’ 

·        OFSTED ‘good’ (June 2021) 

·        Friendly and supportive working environment 

·        An active Staff Association and wellbeing team

·        A comprehensive Induction programme for ECTs and new staff Allocation of a professional mentor (ECTs) 

·        A comprehensive CPD opportunity with National Qualifications

Please note, we may consider and interview as applications are received; we have the right to appoint a suitable candidate on receipt of application. This is policy procedure as we are aware of the competitive market and wish to recruit the correct person. Submissions from agencies will not be accepted.

We look forward to hearing from you.