Teacher of PE

Sydenham High School is looking for a well-qualified Teacher of PE to join our successful PE department on a fixed-term basis. You will teach across the prep and senior schools, delivering stimulating and engaging lessons in athletics, dance, fitness, gymnastics and games-based activities. Experience of teaching GCSE and A Level is essential. Most importantly, you will be an energetic and organised teacher who is prepared to make a real commitment to our extensive co-curricular programme. The PE Department Our highly successful and popular PE department plays a key role in the delivery of outstanding sports and co-curricular opportunities for our pupils. Alongside the teaching of GCSE and A Level PE, the department is also committed to developing the most able and talented athletes through our High Performance Programme and sports scholarships. The department has access to excellent facilities including a well-equipped sports hall, gym and astroturf pitch at the Senior School and an eight-acre sports ground in Lower Sydenham. Why Sydenham High School Sydenham High School, established in 1887, is an independent day school for girls from 4-18 with over 720 pupils. The school is part of The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
For more details, please contact hr@syd.gdst.net or the school office on . To apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 13 November 2024. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. GDST are committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening, including online searches, will apply to this post.

Sydenham High School, established in 1887, is an independent day school for girls from 4-18 with over 720 pupils. The school is part of The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools