Teacher of Physical Education (Girl’s or Boy’s PE)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, forward-thinking and committed teacher with a real interest in the provision of high quality and imaginative teaching to join an experienced and supportive faculty of Physical Education. The successful candidate will be at home specialising in coaching either girls’ or boys’ sports teams and clubs to a high level in their specialist sport, as well as being able to teach a range of activities to mixed ability and mixed gender classes.  

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a large team that offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, attains excellent results at GCSE and A level and fields competitive and successful teams in all sports. Our extra-curricular sporting uptake at the school is exceptional with sport playing a significant role in the life of the school and our students.

Deliberate Practice, Curriculum specific training and Instructional Coaching are at the heart of our pedagogical training model with every teacher having the opportunity to work one-to-one with an expert coach. Additionally, we have a legacy of developing educational leaders including supporting staff through a range of National Professional Qualifications. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in all areas of their practice. Our school motto of ‘Nec Aspera Terrent – hardships do not deter us’, is at the heart of our ethos and we live this vision every day in our work with our students and everything that we do.

Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our three values of Ambition, Character and Civic Virtue embody everything we do, from our wide and ambitious curriculum to the extensive charity and support work our students undertake in the wider community. We truly believe in developing young people to be successful citizens for the future.

Candidates who have extremely high expectations and are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school are encouraged to apply. This role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and a firm commitment to upholding the ethos, values and expectations of the school.  

Student achievement is high with our most recent provisional progress score at GCSE placing us in the top 8% of schools nationally and in the top 20% at A Level.

We offer

• The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do
• The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed
• Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression
• Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment
• An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school

 Drayton Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We recognise that this is an integral factor in recruitment and selection and is an essential part of creating safe environments for all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Service.

The closing date is 12 noon, Tuesday 15 October 2024

Interviews will take place on Thursday 17 or Friday 18 October 2024.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

No agencies or CVs.