Teacher of PE

The Teacher of PE is expected to support and nurture the Catholic ethos of the school, as outlined in
the Mission Statement and Aims of the School. He/she will be expected to contribute to
the work of the PE department.

The Teacher of PE will contribute to the spiritual, academic, social and personal development of each
student and seek to ensure that each student achieves her potential. [He/she] will have a key role in
raising academic standards and contributing to the life of the school. The quality and standard of work
in the department depends on the inspiration, dynamism, guidance and example of the teacher.

The Teacher of PE should inspire departmental colleagues and all students who study in their
curriculum area with a love for their subject, leading them to explore it and value it for their whole
life.

All teachers at Thornton College are expected to contribute outside the classroom, within the cocurricular
provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Spiritual

• To lead and facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth and development: prayer, reflection,

collective worship and assemblies.

• To promote trust and respect in your relationships with colleagues and pupils based upon the

Gospel Values of Peace, Justice, Truth and Love, in accordance with the Mission Statement of
the College.

Academic


• To contribute to the excellent standards of teaching and learning in the department.



• To plan, prepare and deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the students

being taught and to take account of other relevant initiatives and the school's policies.


• To plan for progression across the age and ability range of classes being taught, designing

effective lessons/programmes of work in accordance with the needs of individual learners e.g.
SEND or Most Able and Talented.


• To teach using a wide variety of strategies to maximise achievement for all students including

those with special educational needs and high achievers and to meet differing learning styles.


• To assess and record the progress of pupils' learning to inform next steps in your planning,

teaching and monitoring of progress.


• To teach lessons in accordance with the relevant policies.



• To advise and work collaboratively with members of the department on the preparation and

development of teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and
assessment and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.





• To support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.



• To create a stimulating and safe learning environment.



• To be a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work and attitudes.



• To set high standards of work and behaviour in the class and all other areas of the school.



• To encourage students in developing self-esteem and respect for others.



• To demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and use a variety of strategies and

practices to promote acceptance of a diverse range of cultures, religious practices and ethical
approaches.


• To write academic reports as required by the reporting schedule.



• To make a valuable contribution to the Catholic life of the school and the co-curricular

provision of the department by planning, leading and staffing trips and clubs.


• Form Tutor Responsibilities



• To lead in the pastoral responsibility for tutees (or to share this responsibility if part time)



• To be responsible for maintaining accurate registration of tutees and to communicate with

parents / guardians regarding any absences

• To manage the administration of the form class, including ensuring timely collection and

distribution of letters and responses.

• Where appropriate, to ensure monitors / prefects / representatives are carrying out duties

efficiently and reliably.

• To contribute to the Assembly rota by leading and/or overseeing assemblies as scheduled



• To monitor and sign weekly diaries.



• To write Form Tutor reports as required by the reporting schedule.


Safeguarding


• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is

responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact.

• To adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Safeguarding and Child Protection

Policy and Procedures at all times.

• To log all concerns as appropriate on CPOMS.



• To report any serious concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead.


Wider Responsibilities


• To contribute to the Appraisal process.



• To complete appropriate training courses as requested.



• To carry out reasonable teaching staff duties as required.



• To attend all full school assemblies and meetings and contribute towards them either as an

individual or as a member of a particular group (e.g. department, year group or house).





• To attend school functions as arranged across the staff as a whole or within particular

departments.

• To participate in the wider life of the School, supporting events; such as shows, concerts, the

Summer Fete, Christmas Fayre, Open Days, information evenings etc.

• To attend and participate in all INSET and staff meetings


• To provide cover for absent staff when necessary.


• To assist where possible, in promoting the School.


• To liaise with parents and the Head of Year regarding unauthorised absences.



• To attend, where relevant, Parents' Evenings. Part Time staff are expected to attend all

relevant Parent Evenings, including those held on days when they are not scheduled to teach
during the day. Where this is not possible, reports or recorded telephone meetings will be
required for all students expected to attend the evening.

• To be available in school from 8.00am-6.00pm in term time, making good use of the time

before and after school lessons to support students, and to liaise with parents and colleagues.

• As a full time teacher with tutor responsibilities to teach up to 36 periods (including study)

during term time (pro-rata for part time)


Health & Safety

• To pay due regard to the School's Health & Safety Policy, including one's own H&S needs and

those of others; particularly those for whom you have a duty of care.


It is a requirement of all staff to report any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of
students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing
to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers
and an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order
1975, 2013 and 2020.

Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls offering a
warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.

There are approximately 400 children in our Pre- Reception, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior
departments, aged from 3-19. Over 60 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more
take advantage of our occasional boarding option.

The School is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust that educates young people in 29 countries
across the world. It is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within
easy reach of Milton Keynes, and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of
all Christian denominations, of other faiths and of no faith are welcome in our school. All are
equally valued, and all are equally important.

Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education
coupled with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with
a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be
both challenging and enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible
standards. Our academic results are testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated
to give their best in all they do.

The provision of single-sex education during formative years enables students to grow in
confidence, whilst enjoying an education that is specifically tailored and that recognises the
different ways in which girls learn.

There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school's
academic standing as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and
Prep Classroom building and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a Sixth Form in September 2016
which has grown, thrived, and proven to be a successful addition to our school. In October 2022, the
school received 'Excellent' in all areas in its ISI inspection , with inspectors commenting upon the
'dynamic teaching' and the 'positive attitudes to learning' displayed by 'pupils of all ages' and most
recently, the CSI judged the school to be 'Outstanding' in all areas noting the school's 'commitment
to the flourishing of every member of the community.'