Teacher of PE (Post open to female candidates only)

Teacher of PE

Outer London MPS/UPS

FOR JANUARY 2025 OR EARLIER

Closing date: 9am Monday 8th July (we reserve the right to interview on application and appoint before the closing date)

Start date: January 2025 or earlier

Hatch End High School is a high performing, innovative Academy in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are extremely proud of our diverse and multi-ethnic cohort and outstanding reputation for inclusion. Standards and progress are high, but we are never complacent. Our school vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes and our core values WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Physical Education. Owing to the current gender split in the department, this post is open to female candidates only. Physical Education is a vibrant part of the school curriculum with an extensive extra-curricular provision as well. Sports Leadership is a key component of our curriculum as is an extensive offer of external programmes with professional clubs or providers and after school fixtures. Both traditional and non-traditional sports are encouraged, although candidates should have strong experience in teaching dance, gymnastics and netball. We are a large site and therefore are privileged to enjoy a range of sports facilities on site: a MUGA, hard courts, two gyms and a full-sized grass football pitch. in addition, we have access to the local Bannisters Athletics Track and Cedars Sports Centre (both within walking distance).

The successful applicant will:

• be an outstanding practitioner;
• have a good understanding of how to get the best progress for students both in Core PE and KS4/5 exam pathways;
• run a number of after school / lunchtime clubs and lead sports teams;
• have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom.
• Continuing professional development for our teachers is at the core of everything we do, and you would be joining an organisation which would offer numerous career developments and potential for promotion. 

We will:

• be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff;
• provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential;
• deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills;
• create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish;
• work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence;
• develop out students’ appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves;
• reflect regularly on our school’s strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive.

Why work at Hatch End High School?

• In joining Hatch End High School you can expect to work in an environment where teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do; and where all staff work as a community to support our students to fulfill their potential.
• The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.
• All teachers are encouraged to pursue a wide range of professional development including those provided by the highly successful and respected Harrow Collegiate Alliance.
• Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards such as a staff wellbeing programme including free Pilates classes, eye tests and the Cycle to Work Scheme.  
• We have excellent transport links with central London, Hertfordshire, Brent and Barnet.

How to apply

Please complete and return the attached application form by 9am, Monday 8th July 2024 to hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk. For more information on our school, please visit our website Welcome to Hatch End High School

 Hatch High School is an equal opportunities employer. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references.