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Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover) 0.4 FTE - Part-time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-5432-144T
  • Posted:27/03/2024
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:June or September 2024
  • App Close Date:15/04/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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TEACHER OF PE (Maternity cover) 0.4 FTE

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Teacher of Physical Education. This teacher will join a busy, exciting and vibrant PE department in a high performing and supportive school. The person we are looking to appoint, will have the ability to motivate and inspire, as this is vital in this excellent department. This position will cover a period of maternity leave with start date in June or September 2024. The successful applicant will be able to teach PE across Key Stages 3 and 4.  The ability to teach at Key Stage 5 would also be an advantage, but not essential. This is a part-time position for 2 days a week (0.4 FTE).

We welcome applicants from both ECTs or experienced teachers who are passionate about the subject and want to broaden their experience in a dynamic and innovative department. There will be an expectation to support the PE department with a busy extra-curricular programme during and after school.

At St Simon Stock Catholic School, we offer excellent opportunities for career progression and CPD.  We have a very supportive ethos and as such our community looks after each other, both staff and students.  Student behaviour across the school is excellent and students are encouraged to reach their full potential and view the world as Global Citizens.  The school also enjoys a good reputation locally, with committed colleagues and enthusiastic students.

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock Catholic School

  • A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
  • A school wide focus on wellbeing
  • Staff laptop provided
  • Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@ssscs.co.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application. 

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach using the 'APPLY NOW' link. 

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: Monday 15 April 2024 at 09:00 am

Interview date: TBC

Start date:  June or September 2024

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.  This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

 

Information about the school

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school located in Maidstone, Kent and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). This multi-academy trust (MAT), established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent, currently comprises of 26 academies (21 primary and 5 secondary schools).

St Simon Stock is an over-subscribed, co-educational, high achieving school with a long tradition of academic success. We have over 1100 students on roll, including over 200 in Sixth Form and a staff of almost 100.

We value all our students equally and welcome the wide variety of cultures and experiences they bring to our school.

By modelling exemplary behaviour towards each other, carrying out service to others in school, at home and in the wider community, students develop a strong work ethic and sense of personal achievement helping them to take their place in the wider world.

Our students are a credit to the values of our school, and all visitors to our school comment positively on the excellent standards of behaviour, courtesy and good nature of the students they encounter whilst spending time here at St Simon Stock Catholic School.

We are rated by Ofsted as a Good Provider and in our last denominational inspection we were graded as Outstanding.

Our Offer: We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for fostering a very caring environment and a great record for investing in staff training and development.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for these roles.

St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Susan Smith - HR Hub
  • Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
  • Telephone: 01622 754551 x 1148
  • Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

Fax: (01622) 691439

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.