Teacher and Learning Leader - Physical Education
Greensward Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR: 2 (c) - £6,322 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2015
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2015
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an exceptional classroom teacher who demonstrates high standards of delivery in a consistent manner, who is committed to maintaining and improving upon the excellent levels of achievement across the subject and who understands the strategies required to accomplish this. You must be a strong leader with the ability to inspire both staff and students. You will support the Vice Principal when and where appropriate, to ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum. You will be responsible for leading and developing the subject area as well as enhancing the teaching practice of others. You will monitor and support the overall progress and development of students within the subject area as well as undertaking the role of Form Tutor.
Students are encouraged to participate in sport regularly to help develop their skills, to develop positive attributes towards competition, respect for the rules and etiquette towards others. Our curriculum is set to encourage students to lead an active, healthy lifestyle, whilst providing opportunities for them to develop a range of skills and understanding of health and fitness at Key Stage 3. We provide opportunities in a wide range of sports from Netball, Basketball, Football, Rugby, Dance, Gymnastics, Fitness, Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders, Badminton and Handball. At Key Stage 4 all students participate in physical activity whether it is the GCSE Full course, Sports Leaders and Games. Our large and enthusiastic department is dedicated to ensure that all students have the opportunities to succeed and enjoy all aspects of sport. We work well as a team and are keen to help offer all students the chance to shine.
Greensward Academy is the lead academy of the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-Academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential. The academy is located in Hockley, Essex and has excellent road and rail links.
As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be offered membership of a Health Cash Plan, Vehicle Affinity Scheme, Cycle2work, Childcare Vouchers and Westfield Rewards.
Closing date: 1 May 2015.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
For further information on this position and to make an application please visit: https://www.hirewire.co.uk/SG/1058184/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=60456.
Each of the academies within the AET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
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AET are currently recruiting for School Direct Placements, please visit our website http://aetnationalteachingschoolalliance.org/ for further details.
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About Greensward Academy
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"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Greensward Academy has a long history of academic success, pastoral care and curriculum enrichment; having served the local community for generations it is a much loved and respected institution. As Principal I am both committed to preserving these traditions of the past whilst at the same time ensuring that it is upon the future that we are firmly and resolutely focused.
Indeed, any visitor who takes the opportunity to tour our corridors and classrooms, talk with our staff and engage with our students will discover a school where the talents of each and every learner are nurtured. If your strength lies in academic rigour, we will challenge you. If your strength lies in sporting prowess, we will develop you. If your strength lies in creative expression, we will inspire you.
As a school, we understand the importance of instilling a sense of community into those who pass through our care whilst at the same time ensuring that, when they leave us, they are ready to shape our globalised world. With an emphasis on good manners, respect, tolerance and acceptance, Greensward Academy can be rightfully proud of its students and staff. With our new buildings and open spaces, a dynamic curriculum offering opportunity for all and a pastoral care which sees everyone as an individual, I am confident that we have the right learning environment to ensure our 21st century learners are ready to embrace the challenges of our 21st century world.
WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
To find out more about AET please click here.
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