Female PE Teacher
Location: Secondary School in Stockport
Position: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
A well-respected secondary school in Stockport is seeking a Female PE Teacher to join their thriving Physical Education department. This is a full-time, permanent role with an immediate start, offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated teacher to inspire students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The school boasts excellent facilities and a strong sporting tradition, with students who are highly motivated to engage in a wide range of physical activities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach a variety of sports, lead extracurricular activities, and contribute to the overall development of students' physical fitness and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lesson Planning and Delivery: Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons to students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, ensuring that lessons are engaging, accessible, and challenging for all abilities.
- Differentiation: Adapt teaching materials and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with special educational needs (SEN) and those with varying levels of ability.
- Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to help students improve their skills and understanding of physical education.
- Extracurricular Activities: Lead and organise extracurricular activities such as sports clubs, teams, and school sports events.
- Health and Wellbeing Education: Promote the importance of physical health and fitness, encouraging students to lead healthy and active lifestyles both inside and outside of school.
- Behaviour Management: Maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment, managing student behaviour effectively and supporting students’ personal development.
- Department Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in the PE department to develop and improve the curriculum, share resources, and promote the school’s sports and fitness goals.
- Mentoring and Support: Support the personal development of students, encouraging teamwork, discipline, and resilience through sports and physical activity.
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Degree in Physical Education or a related field.
- Experience teaching PE at secondary level, ideally including GCSE and/or A-level PE.
- A strong knowledge of the National Curriculum for PE and current trends in sports education.
- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage students in physical activity.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- A passion for sport and physical education, with the ability to inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and forward-thinking department with a commitment to staff development.
- Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, such as coaching school teams or leading extracurricular clubs.
- Access to excellent facilities and resources.
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme and access to CPD opportunities.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your teaching experience and how you would contribute to the PE department. We look forward to hearing from you!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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