The Governing Body of St Joseph’s Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre is seeking to appoint an exceptional, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher of PE. The successful candidate would be joining a passionate and talented team of staff, and a department that achieves excellent results for pupils at KS4 and KS5. The department are committed to an extensive extra-curricular programme and therefore we are looking to appoint a candidate with the passion to support this extra-curricular provision.

Applicants will need to demonstrate a clear sense of purpose and high expectations for the PE department at St. Joseph’s. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, community-focused and innovative school and to work with wonderful students, committed staff and a supportive leadership team.

Anyone wishing to apply should:

- have Qualified Teacher Status;

- be an excellent teacher, bringing enthusiasm and passion to this role, whilst also maintaining high expectations and commitment to raising achievement;

- be able to inspire and enthuse students;

- have the ability to teach a range of activities across KS3 and KS4. In particular, games such as netball, football, gymnastics, badminton and dance, along with the summer sports of rounders, athletics and tennis;

- ideally be able to deliver GCSE PE. The ability to deliver A level PE would be advantageous;

- make a significant contribution to extra-curricular activities. A specialism in netball, including experience of teaching and coaching netball to students at all levels of ability. The ability to coach a second sport would be desirable;

- have high expectations of students’ achievements and attitudes;

- be able to be creative, innovative and adaptable;

- be able to work as part of a dynamic PE department;

- be committed to our students, with the belief that education has the capacity to transform their journey;

- be able to support the Catholic ethos of the school.

We can offer you:

- a caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos, where people genuinely work as a team in order to deliver the highest standards for our students;

- friendly and committed staff who are supportive of each other and open to new ideas;

- a commitment to Continuous Professional Development;

- a forward thinking, former Curriculum Pioneer School in relation to Successful Futures.

Applications are welcomed from highly motivated and ambitious teachers. Teachers in their early years and experienced teachers who are looking forward to a new challenge are all welcome to apply. We are a community where professional learning is expected from everyone irrespective of their experience; and is of paramount importance.

Applicants are welcome to visit the school by appointment.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th April 2024. Shortlisting will take place immediately after the deadline and interviews will take place the following week for shortlisted candidates.

The start date is September 2024.

Safeguarding Statement

St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.