Job Description

Simply Education are working with a prestigious and high-achieving grammar school located in Medway who are looking for a passionate teacher of PE to support a well-established PE team. The school is committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of their students. The grammar school takes pride in providing a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages students to excel both in and out of the classroom. If you have experience teaching PE and are dedicated to having a positive impact on the future generations, please read on!

We are looking for an enthusiastic PE teacher who can inspire and motivate students to develop their physical skills, health, and well-being. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality physical education lessons, promoting a positive attitude towards physical fitness, and encouraging lifelong participation in physical activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging PE lessons that cater to the diverse abilities and interests of students.

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and enthusiasm for physical activity.

• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and setting achievable goals.

• Organise and oversee extracurricular sports activities, including coaching school teams and supervising inter-school competitions.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement a comprehensive PE curriculum that aligns with national standards and school objectives.

• Promote the importance of physical fitness, health, and well-being within the school community.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during PE lessons and sports activities.

• Maintain and manage PE equipment and facilities.

Desired experience

• Proven experience teaching PE at the secondary school level or is an early careers teacher with a relevant degree.

• Has the ability to control and manage a classroom, delivering exciting lessons through interesting and diverse methods.

• Has excellent knowledge of the PE curriculum and current best practices in physical education.

• Is passionate about education and a genuine desire to help people reach their full potential.

• Has great communication and wants to work in a fun and friendly team.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative teaching environment.

• Access to excellent facilities and resources.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Engage with motivated and high-achieving students.

• Your own dedicated Secondary school consultant.

• £175 referral scheme!

• Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide free CPD training and 1 to 1 interview preparation.

Application Process

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. All interviews we hold will be conducted over a Zoom call.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or please contact Katie Milledge on (phone number removed)/ (url removed)

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local Kent office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available.

Join us at Simply Education and help inspire the next generation to lead active, healthy, and fulfilling lives