Female Teacher of PE - Full-time

Meopham School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-4004-526T
• Posted:30/04/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:12/05/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:w/c 12th May 2025

Advert

• Meopham School
• MPS/UPS
• Full Time; All Year Round
• September 2025 Start

Meopham School is looking to recruit a Female Teacher of PE who can motivate and inspire our students. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who loves their subject, loves working with young people and is passionate about creating a better future for everyone.

Meopham School is a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 school with a strong community ethos. This helps create a supportive and inspiring climate for success. Students at Meopham School are valued and nurtured as individuals.

In April 2023 Ofsted awarded the school with a ‘Good’ grading in all areas, drawing attention to the fact that, “pupils are proud to attend this inclusive and positive school. They value the supportive and nurturing relationships they have with staff.” We have exceptionally high standards where we value the hard work which makes it possible for every student and staff member to fulfil their potential. We are proud that visitors to our school often comment on the mature and courteous manner in which our students present themselves.

Our Vision

At Meopham School, we work in unity to create an exciting future for every individual, by instilling a culture of tenacity and excellence that both respects and truly improves the lives of all those within our school community.

Join us to benefit from:

• Teacher Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Full details of the requirements for the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you would like a tour of the school or more information about the role, feel free to contact the Headteacher directly at ethan.roberts@swale.at or 01474 814646.  We’d love to hear from you.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form to ethan.roberts@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates:  w/c 12^th May 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

We are an 11-18 school located in the beautiful village of Meopham, taking students from the surrounding villages and also from Gravesend, which is close by via public transport. We are very proud to be able to offer these young people a dynamic and forward-thinking school that embraces modernity, whilst also providing the tranquility and natural beauty of a traditional village setting. We believe that all young people - regardless of background - should be able to benefit from an education in such a setting.

As part of Swale Academies Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network of nine secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex, and as such, there are a range of professional development and further career progression opportunities available, including the full range of National Professional Qualifications.

We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ethan Roberts
• Address:Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH
• Telephone: 01474 814646
• Email: ethan.roberts@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack