Teacher of Physical Education

Saint Nicholas School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teacher of Physical Education to join our well-resourced and successful PE department. The successful applicant will be required to teach from Reception to Year 11 from January 2025. Reporting to our Director of Sport, the role will be integral in helping us to shape a bright and prosperous future for our sporting curriculum and extracurricular provision. The successful candidate will be eager to contribute to the extra-curricular work of the department and the wider life of a thriving day. We are seeking a netball specialist that can teach across all age ranges, with a focus on middle and upper school. A proactive attitude to personal development is encouraged and supported.

This post would be well suited to an experienced teacher or someone seeking a first teaching appointment.

The successful applicant will be joining a friendly, hard working school with a clear commitment to high achievement for all its pupils. Classes have a maximum of twenty two pupils. You will be a passionate PE teacher who displays professionalism, energy and commitment. Non-contact time is generous to enable the successful applicant to fulfil this role to the highest standards.

The closing date is 9am on Monday 23rd September 2024 and interviews will take place week commencing 30th September 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date: candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Terms & conditions

Teachers are paid at a rate equivalent to the National Pay Scale including post threshold payments. There is a generous fee remission for children of members of staff, of up to 50% of the full fees, upon completion of one full year's service, provided children meet the School's usual entry requirements. Teaching staff may contribute to APTIS pension scheme.

Safeguarding

Saint Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff to share this commitment. We will check the suitability of staff to work with children and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where necessary). For short-listed applicants current and previous employers will be contacted as part of our pre-employment checks.

Teachers are paid at a rate equivalent to the National Pay Scale including post threshold payments. There is a generous fee remission for children of members of staff, of up to 50% of the full fees, upon completion of one full year's service, provided children meet the School's usual entry requirements. Teaching staff may contribute to APTIS pension scheme.