PE Teacher

LOCATION: Epsom, Surrey

CONTRACT: Permanent, full or part time considered

SALARY: £31,350 - £42,689 Teachers’ Main pay scale

BENEFITS: Workplace pension through TPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; HR and wellbeing support; family friendly policies; on-site parking with electric car chargers; on-site gym and exercise classes including staff discount; A new multi-million-pound sports facility with world class indoor and outdoor facilities

ROLE PURPOSE

Responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a school teacher as defined by ‘Teachers’ Standards’ and set out in the current ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document’. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching and learning: Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and work in collaboration with the SENCo to make an appropriate contribution to and participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN support arrangements
• Use an appropriate range of observations, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning for pupils with diverse abilities and experiences, monitoring pupil progress and attainment
• Make accurate and productive use of assessments to secure pupil progress and report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Establish and maintain engaging and effective relationships with parents, governors and the wider community
• Use relevant data effectively to monitor progress, set targets and plan lessons
• Set homework and plan out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding that pupils have acquired
• Promote and facilitate extra-curricular activities, after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips where appropriate
• Provide pupils with regular feedback, both in real time and through accurate marking, encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude towards their own work and study
• Effectively and consistently apply school policies and guidelines
• Support initiatives directed by the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team
• Plan for, organise and direct the work of relevant support staff within the classroom. This will sometimes include direct line management of Learning Support Assistants/Teaching Assistants
• Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments within the remit of the ‘School Teachers’ pay and conditions document’

Behaviour and safety: 

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns by following the relevant policies and procedures
• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, ensuring high expectations of discipline which pupils respect, acting to pre-empt and deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the behaviour policy of the school
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to the pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Be a positive role model, and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils’
• Establish and maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary 

Teamwork, collaboration and professional development:

• Actively participate in meetings and professional development opportunities
• Engage and make positive contributions as a member of the wider school team, planning collaboratively, sharing information, ideas and expertise, raising standards by sharing effective practice
• Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupil progress, attainment and wellbeing, refining your approaches where necessary responding to advice and feedback from colleagues

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in this role, we look forward to receiving your application. Candidates should be aware that the closing date for applications is midday on Monday 15th April, however prompt applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications have been received. To apply for this position, you must complete a Bourne Education Trust online application form (CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered). Candidates applying via other job sites should follow the instructions provided. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received and you will be contacted by email if have been shortlisted for an interview. 

SAFEGUARDING:

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service approval ('DBS') as part of our rigorous approach to safeguarding our children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.