Teacher of PE

The Physical Education Faculty is seeking dynamic and dedicated teacher who has a commitment to learning, a quest for excellence and the ability to inspire students to enjoy and achieve. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated and energetic teacher to make a significant contribution to the ongoing development of Physical Education and the wider school.

Applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers will be welcomed. The ability to teach Maths is desirable.

Physical Education is an extremely popular choice for students within the school, where in addition to National Curriculum P.E students can gain exam qualifications in GCSE PE, BTEC Sport (Level 2 and 3), A Level PE, and CSLA. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range including a number of these examination courses.

Experience in delivery of a wide range of activities may be an advantage and it is expected that the appointee will contribute to our extensive range of extra-curricular activities throughout the year as part of the Swindon Schools alliance.

The Ridgeway School has excellent sporting facilities encompassing The Ridgeway Leisure Centre. The facilities include large and extensive playing fields, 5 court sports hall, 25m swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness suite, 2 squash courts and enclosed hard court area for 5 netball pitches (8 tennis courts). The Ridgeway School has 1200 students, 230 of whom are in the 6th Form. We are committed to ‘Inspiring learners for their future’ through creative and high quality teaching. OFSTED September 2012 found us to be ‘a very friendly and pleasant place to be’ and that ‘students achieve well’. The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College lies just south of the M4 between junctions 15 & 16, and within easy travelling distance of Bath, Bristol and Reading. The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College is part of The White Horse Federation Multi-Academy Trust.

Please note that references will be sought for all candidates prior to interview.

Closing date: Friday 13th March 2015 (noon)
Interview date: Monday 23rd March 2015

CVs are not accepted. Please apply using the school’s application form attaching a covering letter. Applications are to be sent to vacancies@ridgewayschool.com.
Further details are available on our website www.ridgewayschool.com or contact Zoe Vallender at the vacancies email address or 01793 846137.

To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1998 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality and Immigration and Asylum Act 2002) all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all positions in the school will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Inspiring learners for their future

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College, Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9DJ Tel: 01793 846100 Fax: 01793 815065
Steve Colledge, Executive Headteacher James Povoas, Headteacher
www.ridgewayschool.com
A member of The White Horse Federation (Registered in England No. 8075785)