Teacher of Girls’ PE and Health and Social Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Girls’ PE and Health and Social Care to join Whitcliffe Mount School. Do you have what it takes to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences for students of all abilities? The successful candidate should be an inspirational teacher, a committed and flexible team player and someone with the drive to raise aspirations through an exciting and ambitious curriculum.

The vocational faculty at WMA is an established team, and the successful candidate would be joining a supportive, inclusive and inspiring team with a history of successful Key Stage 3 and 4 courses led by subject specialists.

As a faculty, PE celebrates a broad and balanced core and specialist curriculum, including Invasion Games, Orienteering, Dance, Gymnastics, Striking and Fielding and Athletics. The successful candidate will join a cohesive team that is focused on improving standards and raising aspirations for all. Health and Social Care as a subject is incredibly popular, and we aim for outcomes to be consistently high for all students so that they not only achieve their personal best at WMA but so they are well prepared and inspired to take their next steps in their educational journey.

This is an exciting post that would offer the right candidate the opportunity to lead Health and Social Care and be part of two faculties: Physical Education and Performance.

Both experienced and ECTs are welcome to apply to this post – support and training will be second to none for the best candidate.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level with QTS in their subject;
• Be an effective classroom practitioner who will inspire and motivate our students;
• Be able to coach and enthuse students effectively, encouraging, motivating and inspiring children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning;
• Be willing to support the Department in offering a broad and diverse extra-curricular programme;
• Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning;
• Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at Whitcliffe Mount School;
• Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day; our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first-class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Whitcliffe Mount School is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply; you will find it:

• Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
• Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
• Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitudes they need for their next stage of education.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please complete an application form via the apply button.

Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024

Interview date: 21st October 2024

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

SHARE MAT comprises Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.