Teacher of PE and Games

WOLVERHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Merridale, City of Wolverhampton

Teacher of PE and Games

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WOLVERHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Merridale, City of Wolverhampton

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

You will join a community that thrives on challenge and intellectual curiosity, one where your skills will continue to be developed The successful candidate will join a community of teachers who excel in delivering a personalised, individual learning experience. You will have access to a range of professional support services including HR, IT, Library Services, Marketing, Communications and Development. Full details and an application pack can be downloaded from www.wgs.org.uk, or can be obtained by contacting Miss Carrie Clines by phone: on or by emailing: recruitment@wgs-sch.net JOB DESCRIPTION: TEACHER OF PE & GAMESSummary of the role: The successful applicant will teach Games throughout the School in the afternoon, whilst supporting PE in the morning. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be able to coach hockey and cricket, as well as attending school fixtures.Contract/Hours of Work: Full-time - fixed term contract (three terms)Pay Grade: Competitive salary available.Line Manager: Director of SportMain duties and responsibilities: Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

  • to teach and prepare lessons effectively;
  • to work within the departmental framework as a member of the departmental team, contributing to meetings and departmental activities;
  • to share the necessary administration and preparation in support of the work of the department;
  • to support and encourage colleagues;
  • to set and mark work and homework regularly;
  • to attend Parents' Evenings to discuss pupils' academic progress and future targets;
  • to complete mark lists, grades, school reports routinely and occasional special reports on pupils they teach;
  • to assist in the promotion of the school by helping to invigilate and/or mark the entrance examination and by making positive contributions to the open day and other marketing activities.
  • Life of the School
  • to undertake whole school supervisory duties as directed by the Assistant Head;
  • to make positive contributions to the extra-curricular life of the school, either as a sports coach after school till 5.30pm or later if tournaments/fixtures are away, running an extra-curricular activity, in the musical or dramatic life of the school or in other ways;
  • to take responsibility for the welfare and safety of pupils in their charge, having regard for the school's Child Protection, Health/Safety and other policies.
  • Pastoral and Tutorial Care:
  • to be responsible for the general welfare of pupils in their tutor group (shared with another member of staff) and to be the first point of contact for pupils needing help;
  • to encourage high standards of behaviour, appearance, attendance, punctuality and work; referring persistent difficulties to the Head of Year/Head of House;
  • to complete registration (a legal requirement) - noting absences and lateness;
  • to perform efficiently the routine tasks of a form tutor.
  • You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the Head requires from time to time.

    Full-time - fixed term contract (three terms)Pay Grade: Competitive salary available.