The school offers OCR GCSE and A level PE to a large number of students  - we currently have 2 groups in year 10, 2 in year 11, 2 in year 12 and 3 in year 13. Again, all staff are expected to contribute to the delivery of these specifications.  

The school values the role of Physical Education extremely highly in the development of the students. This is reflected by the extensive extra-curricular offering, including the delivery of and opportunities to be involved in basketball, hockey, football, netball, rugby, cricket, rounders, softball, badminton, tennis, athletics, cross country, swimming, gymnastics and dance. This list is not exhaustive! A number of very committed members of staff from other departments are involved at KS5, and also help with the running of our extracurricular clubs and fixtures programme. The school has been very successful in many sports and represented South Warwickshire at Level 3 competitions on a regular basis. We also take part in Warwickshire and National competitions and run a number of national and international trips  - e.g a football & netball tour to South Africa in Easter 2024.

Person Specification

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

Qualifications :

• QTS and a good honours degree in a related subject (ECTs are welcome)

Experience:

• Ability to teach Core PE across KS3-5. The ability to teach GCSE and A level would be an advantage, but is not essential. 

Relationships: 

• A commitment to students as individuals

• A sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of the most able and those with Special Educational needs

• An ability to create a stimulating and challenging learning environment for students

• A recognition of the importance of partnership with parents

• A supportive and cooperative approach to colleagues

  
  

Personal Characteristics:

• A commitment to the AGS ethos

• A willingness to continue learning and developing as a teacher

• A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department

• Hard working and adaptable

• Happy to work independently or in collaboration

• Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion

• Friendly and approachable

• Well organised and able to meet deadlines

• Demonstrate a passion for the subject and an ability to enthuse students of all ages

• A commitment to safeguarding children’s well being

• A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school

  
  

How to apply…

• Please click here to apply via the link on the AGS website

• Applications close at 8am on Monday 18th May although we reserve the right to interview early. 

• Thank you for your interest in the role. If you would like to talk through the role prior to application, then please do not hesitate to contact me at r.thorpe@alcestergs.com. 

  
  

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Safeguarding

Alcester Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Equal Opportunities 

Alcester Grammar School is committed to developing a culture of inclusion in our school for the benefit of all staff, pupils and governors. We believe that all staff should thrive irrespective of race, religious beliefs, disability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We recognise and respect values and difference and we work to remove any barriers which inhibit the development of people, including recruitment and retention.