Teacher of Physical Education - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-423T
• Posted:06/05/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:19/05/2022 at 10:00
• Interviews:24/05/2022

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Cornwallis Academy has produced outstanding results in recent years, and has well established PE courses at GCSE, BTEC and A-Level. An enthusiastic and innovative teacher is required from September 2022 to join our already established team on a full-time, permanent basis in this well-resourced and successful department to teach Male PE.

The candidate should demonstrate good organisational and ICT skills as well as excellent teaching strategies and good knowledge of the National Curriculum. NQT’s are encouraged to apply.

There is also an opportunity for the right candidate to work with our partner Maidstone United in delivering a Level 3 BTEC qualification to the Academy players, as well as the potential to teach Physical Education in one of our partner primary schools.

As well as our state-of-the-art facilities, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.  Cornwallis Academy values positive and professional working relationships and seeks individuals who will support this ethos.

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring teacher who will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach PE throughout all key stages
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire students
• Recent, relevant teaching experience

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary schools, one Primary school, and one Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An incredibly well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email the Dane Smith, Head of Department via email to dsmith@cornwallisacademy.com to arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust 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. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866