Full time PE Teacher - 1 Year Maternity Cover

 (with potential leadership of Academic PE for the suitable candidate)

We are seeking a well-qualified, inspiring teacher to join our PE teaching team for a one-year maternity cover, starting in January 2025.

You will be an outstanding graduate teacher with excellent subject knowledge, capable of delivering PE to GCSE level, and with experience delivering the Level 3 BTEC National in Sport.

In addition to excellent teaching skills, you should be passionate about coaching in one or more of our core sports (football, netball, hockey, cricket) and committed to supporting teams and individuals to succeed at all levels. You will join a team of talented and professional staff who share a passion for helping students compete and achieve their potential at the highest level.

Sport and physical education are integral to Royal Russell School. You will be part of a large department of 31 staff, led by our dynamic new Director of Sport, Health, and Fitness. The department's vision is to:

·      Provide an outstanding sport and physical activity experience for all pupils

·      Nurture pupils' intellectual and personal development

·      Promote lifelong healthy, active lifestyles that extend beyond their school years

In this vibrant department, you will work alongside sector-leading teachers and coaches, including ex-professional athletes and highly experienced teaching practitioners.

Many of our pupils achieve representative honours at regional and national levels, and several progress to elite and professional sports after school. Our students are enthusiastic participants, with opportunities to strive for excellence in a wide range of activities.

Royal Russell is an HMC/IAPS co-educational school with over 1500 pupils between the ages of 3 and 18, situated on a beautiful green campus of 110 acres in South London, with a Junior School, Senior School and 200 pupil boarding community. We are proud of our day and boarding facilities that rank amongst the best in the UK. Our Prep School, St David’s School, is a new addition to the Trust, and provides excellent academic and pastoral care to pupils in Purley. Our pupils, parents and staff experience a warm and friendly environment with strong pastoral care for every pupil alongside a comprehensive co-curricular and enrichment programme. Our latest ISI Inspection was carried out in September 2022, and we are delighted to report that Royal Russell achieved the top grade of ‘excellent’ in every aspect. 

Our exceptional on-site facilities include:

·      6 full-size grass football pitches (1 floodlit)

·      An Olympic-standard floodlit hockey pitch

·      2 floodlit all-weather courts for netball and tennis

·      A large, well-equipped sports hall

·      A strength and conditioning suite

·      A 25m indoor swimming pool

In addition to the opportunity to join a top team, we offer excellent benefits, including:

·      Free meals during term time

·      Free car parking

·      A pension scheme

·      Discount on school fees

·      Use of the swimming pool and strength and conditioning suite

·      Support for professional development, including coaching qualifications

You will work in our beautiful green parkland estate with easy access to transport links and thrive as part of the vibrant community of the historic Royal Russell School.

If you are interested in joining us, please visit our vacancies page, where you will find further information on this position and an application form. All completed applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by noon on Monday, 7 October 2024. Applications will be considered on receipt with interviews being scheduled shortly afterwards. If you have not heard from us by 11 October 2024, you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff, references and medical fitness.