Teacher of PE - Maternity Cover

Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting for Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover).This role could be your next career opportunity. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. About the role

• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, knowledge-rich and ambitious curriculum for high attaining students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• Maintain a highly purposeful and aspirational classroom culture with a calm, warm and strict set of behaviour strategies.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/Form Tutor.
• To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• To contribute positively to an effective curriculum team and school staff team.
• The post requires you to teach students in the age range 11 to 16 and with others outside that age range as required for transition and outreach work.
• In carrying out these duties you will need to work in compliance with all Academy policies and procedures as set out by the Trust and Governing Body and the reasonable direction from colleagues with the relevant position of responsibility.
• You will have the role of Form Tutor, even when a form has not been assigned to you, and may be asked to carry out some or all of those duties if required.
Maternity Cover January 2025 - July 2025 - Full Time Teaching hours About our Academy At Thomas Middlecott Academy we believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum with knowledge at its core. Our teachers are highly qualified subject experts who deliver lessons via our own version of fully guided instruction. We are research informed, and as such, we ensure that every lesson of every day counts. We have unashamedly high expectations of out students. We will not let them down by offering them any less than the best schools in the country offer. Our students will leave us with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive in their next destinations. At Thomas Middlecott, we operate a warm/strict philosophy. We are apologetically strict when it comes to expectations; we are very clear about how things are done here- there are no grey areas at TMA . We value our relationships between staff and students, ensuring that barriers to learning are removed and that students feel safe and a sense of belonging. Thomas Middlecott is a family- we want students to feel loved by an academy that knows that they can achieve great things and will accept nothing less than their best efforts to get there. Our academy is named after Sir Thomas Middlecott, who founded the first Free Grammar School in Kirton in 1624, and there has been a school serving our local community ever since. Salary & Benefits
• M1-UPS3 £31,650- £49,084 FTE per annum
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for: We require an enthusiastic and highly committed person who will be an excellent teacher of PE. The successful candidate will:
• Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning
• Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Be a reflective and resilient practitioner
• Have a commitment to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
• Have a commitment to the school's ethos and vision
• Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff
• Model professional standards across all areas of work.
• Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above
About The David Ross Education Trust The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. Apply now To complete our on-line application form, please click 'here' Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy. The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

We require an enthusiastic and highly committed person who will be an excellent teacher of PE. The successful candidate will:
• Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning
• Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Be a reflective and resilient practitioner
• Have a commitment to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
• Have a commitment to the school's ethos and vision
• Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff
• Model professional standards across all areas of work.
• Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above, We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
  
  At Thomas Middlecott Academy we believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum with knowledge at its core. Our teachers are highly qualified subject experts who deliver lessons via our own version of fully guided instruction. We are research informed, and as such, we ensure that every lesson of every day counts.
We have unashamedly high expectations of out students. We will not let them down by offering them any less than the best schools in the country offer. Our students will leave us with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive in their next destinations. At Thomas Middlecott, we operate a warm/strict philosophy. We are apologetically strict when it comes to expectations; we are very clear about how things are done here- there are no grey areas at TMA . We value our relationships between staff and students, ensuring that barriers to learning are removed and that students feel safe and a sense of belonging. Thomas Middlecott is a family- we want students to feel loved by an academy that knows that they can achieve great things and will accept nothing less than their best efforts to get there. Our academy is named after Sir Thomas Middlecott, who founded the first Free Grammar School in Kirton in 1624, and there has been a school serving our local community ever since., The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.


• M1-UPS3 £31,650- £49,084 FTE per annum
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme