Teacher of Physical Education

TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (part time)

PAY SCALE ILPS - fixed term for one year, part time at 0.6 full time equivalent

Required for September 2024

Thank you for your inquiry about the post of Physical Education Teacher at Dunraven School. The school’s aim is “Excellence for All” and the governors wish to appoint a candidate of significant ability and enthusiasm, aware of and stimulated by the challenges and potential of a successful multi-ethnic co-educational school and keen to share in the leadership of our All Through Provision.

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Dunraven School’s results are strong, remaining well above national averages and representing positive ‘value-added’. Recognition of its marked progress has been significant and its journey as a school is important to us. For example:

• in 2016 we were designated as a National Teaching School and an Academy Sponsor. The Dunraven Educational Trust was established;
• in September 2018, our Multi Academy Trust was formally set up with the integration of Van Gogh Primary, followed by Goldfinch Primary school in January 2019 and The Elmgreen School and Rosendale Primary School in September 2021
• In April 2023 we were judged as Good with Outstanding Features (Sixth Form and Personal Development) by Ofsted.

If you are successful in your application, you will share in the success of a staff who are hardworking, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers (SSAT, Teaching Leaders, Future Leaders, NPQs);
• clear pathways for career development and progression with a proven track-record of success in developing leaders;
• a supportive and collegiate environment, with regular staff social and sporting activities (such as yoga, football and House events);
• excellent opportunities for leading work with external partners (National Support School, National Teaching School);
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Wednesday 15 May 2024

Interviews to be confirmed thereafter

Dunraven School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is a condition of employment for all employees.

THE PE DEPARTMENT

The Facilities

The PE department is situated on the South Site and the office is housed within our state of the art, 4 badminton-court, Sports Hall. We have an ‘Astroturf’ Multi Use Games Area on site as well as a basketball play area. The North Site gymnasium is marked for basketball, volleyball, badminton and has an additional hall alongside which can be used for badminton.

In addition we make use of a number of off-site facilities including: Crystal Palace Sports Centre for Years 10 and 11 Games, and Year 12 and 13 enrichment;

There are currently 5 full time members of the department. We are also supported by additional staff with Years 10 -13 Games and Enrichment.

Curriculum

All students receive two periods of Physical Education per week. Students are taught in tutor groups and cover 5 areas of the National Curriculum recommendations. In Years 8 and 9, students follow a two year programme of work, covering 4 of the areas of the National Curriculum. In Years 10 and 11, the students are timetabled together and they choose a number of options covering traditional invasion sports such as football, basketball and netball but also allowing for the choice of football, basketball, rounders, netball, table tennis and badminton.

Key stage 4 uptake is strong, with many students opting to study PE courses. We use the Pearson exam board at GCSE. BTEC is extremely successful with 100% of students gaining at least a Pass in recent years. At Key Stage 5, we offer the level 3 BTEC sport and exercise science course and our results are outstanding with 50% of students gaining a Distinction* and 100% Distinction* or Merit.

The department has supported a number of partner primary schools to develop their practice and has been involved in sports sessions for our Primary phase classes as part of our All Through provision.

All teachers are members of a Departmental Team and members of a Year Team, either as a tutor or co-tutor. All staff are encouraged to play a full part in the life of the school in addition to the core tasks of preparation, teaching and marking.

Dunraven is keen to support all aspects of staff development, personal and professional, and has a strong staff development policy. It has had Investors in People status for many years. We have a very good track record of developing staff to move into leadership positions. Short listed candidates will be asked to teach a sample lesson.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.