Teacher of PE (with netball specialism)

Job Title: Teacher of PE (with Netball Specialism) at Surbiton High School

Job Purpose: To inspire, encourage and empower our students to achieve their very best in the subject of PE.

Reporting Line: Director of Sport

Start Date: September 2023

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (minimum 4 days per week)

Remuneration: Competitive – based on the Surbiton High School Pay Scale

Application Deadline: 8:00am, Monday 9 January 2023

Interviews to be held week commencing: 16 January 2023 

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• To possess and maintain a deep and secure knowledge of your subject and the pedagogy associated with its teaching.
• To create a challenging and stimulating learning climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities.
• To support every pupil in her learning, making her feel included, secure and valued.
• To be consistent, fair and create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
• To be aware of the learning needs of the pupils you teach and ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to fulfil her potential.
• To monitor progress against prior attainment and employ effective intervention strategies when required.
• To follow the guidance and schemes of work provided by the Head of Department.
• To plan lessons carefully and keep a record of your planning.
• To undertake the preparation, marking and report writing, in line with the School policies, required to ensure that pupils achieve the highest possible standards.

Pastoral

• To conduct yourself in an appropriate professional manner at all times and support and foster the aims and safeguarding policies of the School.
• To be prepared to take on the role of Form Tutor, which will encompass academic, pastoral and administrative responsibilities. Tutors have oversight of their tutees’ general well-being and academic progress, and they are the first point of contact for parents.

General

• Contribute to the organisation and running of co-curricular and enrichment activities.
• Uphold the School’s code of conduct and the values of Surbiton High School.
• Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils and be active in implementing the School’s policies on rewards and sanctions.
• Attend formal parents’ evenings and communicate with parents, at other times, as necessary.
• Attend staff and departmental meetings as required.
• Undertake supervisory duties as required.
• Carrying out any such duties as may be reasonably requested.

Professional Development

• To contribute, as appropriate, to departmental policies, schemes of work, digital learning and other resources as well as development planning.
• To be an active participant in CPD training opportunities, sharing best practice with colleagues, as requested.
• To participate in the annual performance review, appraisal and development programme.

Subject Specific

• To teach Physical Education throughout the school, with netball as a specialism
• To ensure that all programmes of study and teaching strategies fulfill the requirements of the National Curriculum and the high expectations of the School.
• To teach co-curricular sporting activities, before school starts and 3 times per week after School.
• To give pupils of all abilities success and enjoyment and the opportunity to participate in competitive situations and co-curricular activities.
• To be able to assist in the organisation and participation of sport related tours.
• Competence in teaching a range of sports during the summer term (tennis and/or cricket).

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

Qualifications

• Good Honours degree
• A postgraduate teaching qualification including QTS, would be an advantage
• Evidence of further relevant professional development
• ECT’s welcomed

Skills

• The ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues
• Excellent organizational, administrative and ICT skills

Experience

• Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels
• Experience of collaborating with colleagues
• Experience of coaching through Club and/or School
• Experienced netball coach

Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives

Personal Qualities

• High levels of personal and professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
• Positive rapport with pupils
• High standards of personal presence and presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
• A healthy sense of humour

Attitudes

• A team player with leadership qualities
• A reflective and flexible approach
• Organized and able to self-direct
• Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life, with a can-do attitude
• Ability to think creatively and imaginatively
• Committed to the Surbiton High School’s ethos
• High expectations for pupil attainment, personal development and conduct
• Ambitious and aspirational for oneself and for the School
• Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role

To Apply:

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/2941809?cid=1567

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure and Barring Service and Online/Social media Searches

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email 

recruitment@surbitonhigh.com