Teacher of PE, second subject KS3 Science

Due to the existing post holders external promotion, a fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Science & PE departments to join a small, vibrant and successful school. Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply. Mentoring, coaching, support & career development is a school priority to encourage and grow the successful applicant. We will give you the training and support to teach your second subject. In our latest Ofsted inspection (November 2023), The Swanage School was judged 'outstanding' for 'personal development. The school's excellence across the board was recognised with 'good' judgements for all other criteria, and with a 'good' grading for overall effectiveness. The Swanage School opened in September 2013 as a brand new 11-16 comprehensive school. We have 345 students on role across years 7 to 11. Whilst popular, we aim to stay small. 

It is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be involved in developing our school and students in meeting the challenges of the 21st century. The Swanage School has been created on ‘human scale’ principles, which means that strong and genuine relationships – within school, with the local community and with the wider world – are at its heart. We are not part of a big multi-academy trust; we are small, versatile and full of ambition for our students and staff. Our vision is to provide an innovative, supportive and future-facing education for young people and enable the highest levels of attainment and achievement on all levels. Staff enjoy working at The Swanage School because we believe in staff and students and will always go the extra mile to make opportunities happen for staff and students alike. The school is genuinely embedded in the community and has forged links with community groups, businesses and charities in the town and beyond. These links have broadened and strengthened the education and life experience of our students. We really are a school for the 21st Century. We make decisions firmly on the premise of what we think is best for our students, not what looks best on performance tables – although we do very well at those too. The successful candidate will be: • Highly ambitious for their students • An outstanding teacher – or the desire to become one because you love your subject • Able to build the aspirations and confidence of students • Committed to building an exceptional and caring learning community in school. We are offering the opportunity to: • Join a vibrant, motivated team who are value driven and share the same noble purpose – building character, confidence, skills and knowledge in the next generation • Be part of a school at the heart of its community • Make a real difference to the learning and achievement of young people • Benefit from a wonderful environment in which to express your passion and make your mark • Work with a committed team of teachers and leaders who are positive, optimistic and dedicated to becoming the best teachers they can be.