Female* Teacher of Girls’ PE

Outwood Academy City Fields is an 11-16 academy based in the friendly cathedral city of Wakefield. The Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. We joined the Outwood Family of Schools in 2018. Excellent teaching and the highest standards of behaviour are at the heart of everything we do, and we champion innovation in all aspects of learning. We were delighted that in its latest report, Ofsted noted ‘Outwood Academy City Fields is a school where leaders want the very best for pupils. Their motto of putting ‘students first’ is something that directs and guides leaders’ actions each day. Because leaders set such a strong example of their high ambitions for pupils, other staff mirror these aspirations’.

We know that the ingredients of a great school are an inclusive, broad and balanced curriculum, high quality teaching and learning, positive behaviours which promote engagement and great pastoral support which, when combined can create a great culture where we raise standards and transform lives. At the heart of everything we do is excellent teaching and the highest standards of behaviour. We champion innovation in all aspects of learning, while striving to develop a school-wide mindset based around mutual respect and tolerance.

Physical Education is a strong department with a well-rounded team of staff, who offer expertise in a number of different curriculum areas. PE is a core subject throughout key stage 3 and 4 and is also offered at examination level at KS4 for those students wishing to expand upon their knowledge of a broad range of PE and sports topics. Core PE encompasses a wide variety of sports including but not limited to, football, basketball, netball, rugby, tchoukball, badminton, OAA, athletics, rounders and softball to name a few. Examination PE currently consists of BTEC Tech Awards Sport (2022) Level 2 qualification in Sport and has a good uptake thanks to our BTEC pathway group in Y9 and a Sports Scholars Programme from year 8. Our aims are to empower lifelong participation in physical activity. To develop physical literacy, knowledge, understanding and confidence to lead a healthy active lifestyle. To enable students to develop core values, character and life skills to equip them for employment in their personal lives. Students thrive in PE and often attend enrichment each afternoon, enter intra school competitions along with against schools from the wider community of Wakefield and beyond. We are proud of our links within the local community, opening our facilities to the wider community and engaging with them and the local primary schools to foster an active and healthier lifestyle.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational PE teacher who is also flexible to supplement teaching across other subject areas if required. This is a fantastic job opportunity for a teacher who really wants to make a difference to the lives of young people and show them the cross curricular nature and beauty in the mathematical world. Our single goal is ‘Students First’ and you will be joining a strong team of professionals working to this sole aim.

Applications are invited from experienced teachers who wish to develop their career and take on a challenge of dual subject teaching to those who are newly qualified.

If you share our vision, join our family!

To view the full job description please click here.

To view the person specification please click here.

Please contact Ann Jarrett, Business Manager, by email: a.jarrett@cityfields.outwood.com for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the Academy.

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 27 September 2024.

Interview date: 3 October 2024.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

*This is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.