Teacher of Physical Education
Queen's College Taunton
Somerset
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 1 October 2024
- Apply by:
- 5 September 2024
Job overview
Queen’s College, Taunton is one of the leading independent boarding schools based in the South West of the country, educating more than 580 boys and girls (day and boarding), aged 1 to 18 years, and is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.
Part-time (0.8) - Maternity Cover
Queen’s College has a strong reputation for sport. Over a number of years, Queen's pupils have enjoyed regional and national success in a range of sports and disciplines. Pupils represent the school with pride and passion and our facilities and extensive grounds allow a wide variety of sports to be played.
All pupils from Nursery to Sixth form participate in the School’s sports programme throughout the week. Team sports and regular fixtures are introduced in Year 3 with regular Saturday fixtures for Years 7 - 13.
Our sports staff are dedicated and hard-working and we are very proud of our sporting tradition. ‘Sport for Life’ is essential and through an athlete-centred programme, we seek to give every pupil a positive experience of physical activity with the understanding of the importance it plays in a balanced and healthy lifestyle, regardless of age or ability.
We are looking to recruit an inspiring and engaging PE Teacher for a maternity cover position. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching both practical and academic PE and Games at all levels, including GCSE PE and BTEC and/or A-level. They will have expertise in, or the ability to coach at least two of the school’s major sports (hockey, netball, athletics, tennis, swimming and cricket), with netball and hockey particularly favoured.
Energy, enthusiasm and passion are a given. This is a great opportunity for a talented candidate to make a real difference to the sporting development of children and young people at Queen’s College.
For enquiries email: Emily Turner, HR Manager ext@queenscollege.org.uk
A full job description and application forms can be found at http://www.queenscollege.org.uk/Job-vacancies
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk
All applicants must complete the Queen’s College application form.
We do not accept CVs. No agencies please.
Closing date: 5 September 2024.
Interview date: to be confirmed.
Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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About Queen's College Taunton
Blending a proud tradition with ambitious plans for the future, Queen’s College is a thriving co-educational independent school located in Taunton, Somerset. The College comprises four schools: a Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School incorporating a high-performing Sixth Form.
At every stage of our pupils’ time with us, our goal is to support them to achieve their full potential. This commitment can be found deeply rooted in our teaching team, all of whom share a joined-up approach to each child’s personal educational journey.
Our school motto ‘non scholae sed vitae discimus’ – ‘we educate not just for school but for life’ - is as relevant today as it was when the school was founded in 1843. Academic results are clearly important, but are only part of a truly all-round education. High quality learning is at the core of our academic success. Teaching is innovative, imaginative and focused on inspiring intellectual curiosity. The needs of each individual can be catered for in small classes and every pupil is made to feel special.
We aim to make Queen’s a centre of excellence for thinking and creativity which provides a bespoke, individualised education, designed to meet the needs of every member of the community, irrespective of pastoral or learning needs. Mutual respect and positive attitudes allow children to take informed risks, make mistakes and learn how to learn within an encouraging and empowering atmosphere.
As an inspirational teacher who shares our values and vision, we would invite you to consider joining our team. You can look forward to all the support you need to achieve your professional aspirations, as well as the chance to be part of a friendly, welcoming and collaborative culture within which we all work together to achieve ambitious goals.
It is also your opportunity to help us develop thoughtful, confident and resilient young people who are able to take their place as leaders of society in the future, with the spiritual and moral fibre needed to do the right thing and the flexibility of mind to meet the challenges they will face in today’s rapidly changing world.
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