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Teacher of PE - Full-time

Wrotham School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-5409-166T
  • Posted:11/05/2021
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:1st September 2021
  • App Close Date:14/05/2021 at 10:00
  • Interviews:W/C 17th May 2021

Advert

Teacher of PE

Required for 1st September 2021

Full time

MPS/ UPS equivalent

Applications from NQT’s are welcome

Application Deadline: Friday 14th May 2021

Interviews: WC 17th May 2021

We are excited to advertise for the position of Teacher of PE to join our successful PE Department from 1st of September 2021.

  • Do you want to work in an energetic department with a good track record of success at KS4 and 5 in BTEC and NCFE?
  • Do you have a passion for sport and participation in healthy lifestyle choices?
  • Do you want to work in a school where students are challenged and supported to excel?
  • Do you want to work in a school that rewards excellent teachers?

Required for September 2021, an enthusiastic PE Teacher to join a highly successful department in delivering the curriculum to KS3, 4 and 5.  The PE department has achieved outstanding progress and attainment levels at all key stages but has celebrated success at local, national and international level. Wrotham School is part of the Pro-Soccer Academy and boasts a 3G pitch that is used by all students.  We also have a newly built sports hall offering outstanding facilities and surrounded by open fields for further track, field and outdoor events.

We welcome applications from all qualified PE specialists and NQT’s that can demonstrate high levels of creativity and innovation.  

We are a highly successful school that boasts outstanding behaviour and supportive parents. A recent Parent view survey demonstrated a 100% approval rating in almost all categories of parent satisfaction. Visitors to our school always comment on the calm and purposeful atmosphere they observe in our classrooms and communal areas.  Our outstanding results are a testament to the strength of our staff team and the hard work of our students.

Wrotham School is part of the Character Education Trust, which is a small Trust that is focused on developing student’s strength of character. More information about the trust can be found here: https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

Wrotham is a small village in the heart of Kent, surrounded by a scenic rural landscape and beautiful countryside with excellent (5 minute) access from the A20/M20 and close proximity to the A2/M2/M25/M26. 

Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.  

Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

To apply please complete the application form attached or available on our website, and write a letter of application of no more than two sides of A4 explaining how your skills, experience and aspirations meet the requirements of this role. 

If you would like to make an application or discuss the post please contact Jan Wheeler, HR, on 03000 658 320 or jwheeler@wrotham.kent.sch.uk    

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received.  Therefore, early application is recommended to avoid disappointment. 

Information about the school

Wrotham School forms part of the Character Education Trust, a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and ‘Character Education’.

Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

The school has been recognised for its excellent work on Character Education by being awarded the prestigious School of Character Kitemark - a formal acknowledgement of the work the school has done to promote and develop good character in the school community.

We are a progressive and innovative school that provides a positive and productive place to work for teachers of all experience levels.

Wrotham is a small village in the heart of Kent, surrounded by a scenic rural landscape and beautiful countryside with excellent (5 minute) access from the A20/M20 and close proximity to the A2/M2/M25/M26. Journey by road from nearby Bromley/ Dartford/ Bexley/ Orpington varies from 15-30 minutes. The local mainline station is a 10 minute walk from the school and is on the direct commuter line to Victoria Station in central London; this line includes stops at Bromley South.

For further information visit our website www.wrothamschool.com

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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.