Subject Tutor Sport and PE

We are looking for a passionate Sports & PE Tutor to join the high achieving department, with the ability to deliver inspiring lessons, bringing knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification, believing every student can succeed. The ideal candidate would be able to contribute to teaching across both Level 3 Vocational Sport and A Level PE courses and have the appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding education and outcome goes beyond the classroom. You may also be required to contribute to the enrichment programme, providing high quality coaching to one of the colleges competitive teams.

All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement. 

While a teaching qualification is desirable, we will consider applications from non- qualified graduates. Graduates looking to start a career in teaching at the Sixth Form College will be allocated a reduced timetable with comprehensive support and mentoring. Future opportunities to obtain a teacher qualification will be considered.

Sport and PE department

We are a leader in the delivery of Cambridge Technical Sport (single and double awards) and A Level PE, equipping our young people for the next stage of their lives. We offer a full extracurricular programme enriching the student experience through performance and recreational sporting opportunities. These opportunities allow students to compete at local, regional and national level. Meaningful employer engagement, volunteering and work experience opportunities further prepare students for their educational and sporting future. We seek charismatic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified teachers for this exciting and rewarding post.  

“Having worked in the FE/Sixth Form sector for over 15 years, Farnborough Sixth Form has been the college in Hampshire for Sport and PE that people look up to. The reputation of the staff and the College and the success in academia as well as a large variety of performance sports is well known across the country.” (Staff member) 

“Lessons are very engaging and I feel supported by my teacher - they are very reassuring.” (A Level PE Student)

“My experience of Sport at Farnborough Sixth Form has been nothing but positive. The course and lessons are engaging and the teachers are very supportive. They help to make the content far more understandable, and make themselves available to students whenever we need help.” (CTEC Sport student)

Key department information:

●       Cohort Size: A Level PE - 235; Vocational Sport - 227

●       Number of Staff: 11 members of teaching staff: 8 additional sports coaches supporting enrichment teams.

●       Management Structure: Curriculum Manager of A Level PE: Curriculum Manager of Vocational Sport

●       Exam board specification: A Level PE - OCR: Vocational Cambridge Technical Level 3 - OCR. Up to Diploma sized qualification.

●       Department facilities: 2 Sports Halls: 3 onsite Football pitches: 1 onsite Hockey astroturf pitch (inc. floodlights): 1 onsite Rugby pitch: Multi-Gym: Department staff office: 5 subject specific classrooms

Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher

A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods) with 5 additional periods for preparation & marking.

On a Tuesday staff departmental meetings / all staff CPD takes place after college, finishing at 5.20pm.

Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events, (open evenings, parent evenings, Interview day, enrollment and briefings) at which attendance is required.

Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.

Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher 

• Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes for all of our learners
• Improve progression opportunities for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges
• Embed a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across all Trust academies
• Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce with outstanding opportunities for career progression

How do we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
• support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and
• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

How to Apply

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

Other Information

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.