Teacher of PE

Part Time or Full Time

Maternity Cover – 2 Terms from January 2025

Core hours are 8.30 to 6.00 Monday to Friday and 8.30 to 12.00 on a Saturday

Sports Fixtures take place on Saturday afternoons.

Downe House is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18, based in the village of Cold Ash near Thatcham. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women prepared to take on the world.

We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Physical Education to join us for two terms to cover a period of maternity leave. Our working week is Monday to Saturday with sports fixtures taking place on Saturday afternoons. The ability to be able to work a full Saturday is preferable. For full-time staff our timetable allows for time off in the week if a Saturday is worked.

The PE department are committed to offering a well-rounded, modern and fulfilling curriculum that educates students of the physical, social and mental benefits of sport and physical activity. We believe that sport is for everyone and encouraging a love of physical activity, instilling a competitive spirit and promoting teamwork are all important to us.

The school offers superb facilities, and in this role you will be a key part of the PE Team and teaching a broad range of sports to the full age range of pupils. We are looking for a good ‘all-rounder’ but a Cricket specialist would be interesting as we are looking to develop this area.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy and thriving Day and Boarding School where everyone is encouraged to get fully involved with School life. We actively support our staff with their professional development. We welcome applications from both the State and Independent sectors.

We offer a range of benefits and competitive terms and conditions including:

• Term-time position
• Modernised new gym facility and on site swimming pool
• Generous pension scheme
• Free meals while on duty Free onsite parking
• A variety of social occasions through the year including a Christmas and Summer Party held in the grounds, plus other termly events.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

For further details, please visit our website www.downehouse.net or you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net.

Closing date: 9.00am on 8 Novmbr 2024.

We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House, we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.