Part-time Teacher of PE (Maternity cover)
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone, Kent
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- June or September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Teacher of Physical Education (maternity cover). This teacher will join a busy, exciting and vibrant PE department in a high performing and supportive school. The person we are looking to appoint, will have the ability to motivate and inspire, as this is vital in this excellent department. This position will cover a period of maternity leave, starting in June 2024 or September 2024. The successful applicant will be able to teach PE across Key Stages 3 and 4. The ability to teach at Key Stage 5 would also be an advantage, but not essential. This is a part-time position for 0.4 FTE (2 days).
We welcome applicants from both ECTs or experienced teachers who are passionate about the subject and want to broaden their experience in a dynamic and innovative department. There will be an expectation to support the PE department with a busy extra-curricular programme during and after school.
At St Simon Stock Catholic School, we offer excellent opportunities for career progression and CPD. We have a very supportive ethos and as such our community looks after each other, both staff and students. Student behaviour across the school is excellent and students are encouraged to reach their full potential and view the world as Global Citizens. The school also enjoys a good reputation locally, with committed colleagues and enthusiastic students.
Benefits of working at St Simon Stock Catholic School
· A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
· A school wide focus on wellbeing
· Staff laptop provided
· Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff
· Personal development opportunities
· Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources
Our Offer:
We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for fostering a very caring environment, working with love and a great record for investing in staff training and development.
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About St Simon Stock Catholic School
St. Simon Stock Catholic School Founded in 1967 as a school of the Archdiocese of Southwark, the School recently celebrated 50 years of Catholic education serving Maidstone and the west of Kent. As a Catholic Comprehensive school of all abilities within a selective area, the School is known for its high standards of academic, vocational, sporting and pastoral achievements. Famous formed students include Shaun Williamson [actor], Harry Arter [Premier League footballer], David Ryan [Oxford University Golf Captain],etc.
We are an excellent school in all areas of Teaching and Learning. Our outcomes as a non selective School in a selective County [Kent] are outstanding with well above average ratings for the past three years since we have surpassed +0.5 for progress.
Headteacher - Mrs Andrea Denny
Location - Maidstone is 40 minutes from London by high speed train. Gatwick airport is less than an hour away from the School. Local attractions include Maidstone United Football Club [National League], Kent County Cricket, Leeds Castle, several National Trust and English Heritage places of interest are located in this part of Kent. The School has a Sports Hall and Designated 6th Form Centre, specialist Science labs [the School has a Science specialism], Technology workshops, Muga sports facility.
CPD - involves a series of twilight sessions on areas identified by staff through appraisal; electives are created from courses attended by staff to feedback to colleagues; training for new areas e.g. LGBTQ,SEN, Pupil Premium, etc. A Senior Member of Staff has the encouragement of career progression as part of their role in addition to Performance Management and CPD in order to gain a holistic overview of training.
OFSTED - Section 5-Good; Section 48-Outstanding in all categories.
Benefits - The School is part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership, a multi academy trust of 25 schools Primary and Secondary to further Catholic education in Kent. It provides opportunities for promotion across the schools, secondments, shared expertise in curriculum and staffing, purchasing power concerning facilities.
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