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PE Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-89T
  • Posted:03/06/2021
  • Pay:qualified teacher scale dependent on experience
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:28/06/2021 at 14:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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An opportunity has arisen to join the Physical Education Team at West Heath School.  We require a dynamic, motivated, pro-active, adaptable and well-organised individual who has the ability and skills to successfully deliver dynamic lessons to a diverse range of students of different ages and abilities.

We require an enthusiastic and inspiring PE teacher who is responsible for planning and teaching well executed lessons with well-prepared resources. They will need to cover a wide range of different sports and physical activities and provide our young people with an opportunity to develop and improve their physical and social skills. Applicants need to be able to successfully manage behaviour and be able to motivate and encourage students to take part in lessons. They will need to work well as part of a team as well as independently and also be able to work with learning support assistants in their lessons. Experience of SEN/SEMH related strategies and programmes would be welcomed. Rapport with our students is key - the position will see you as part of a main subject team as well as supporting pastorally in a Tutor group. This role is demanding and challenging, but very rewarding.

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher status in Physical Education
  • Great subject knowledge
  • Understanding of SEMH/SEN/AMA
  • Ready to learn new skills
  • Willing to learn teaching strategies and techniques
  • Proactive, creative and innovative
  • Emotionally robust and resilient
  • Flexible, engaging and adaptable
  • Passion and drive to be a positive role model to students   

Benefits

  • Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite
  • Employee Assistance Support Line Service
  • Regular mentoring and coaching
  • Regular training from internal and external experts
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings  

  

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.).

                       

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com

Documents

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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.