We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher of
Physical Education for September 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to teach
PE in beautiful rural surroundings on the edge of Dartmoor, within a successful
and ambitious team. This post will include the teaching of Core PE at both Key
Stage 3 and 4, and it would be advantageous to have experience of teaching GCSE
PE, Cambridge National in Sports Studies or BTEC National in Sport. We are
looking for a candidate who is eager to promote physical activity across the
college, and who is motivated to provide opportunities for extra-curricular
sport for our students. It would be advantageous to have a particular passion
for netball and could help to drive this forward within the extra-curricular
programme, however applicants with other strengths are encouraged to apply.
Please be aware we reserve the right to close application deadlines early
upon receiving strong applications which may result in early interview and
appointment.
Closing date for applications is 24th
June 2024
Interviews planned for week beginning 1st July 2024 *
*Please note for the right candidate interviews could take place from Monday 17th June 2024
There are 18
schools within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, 3 secondary, 14 primary and a new
SEMH school.
On appointment,
your main place of work will be at Okehampton College but you may be required
to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer’s
Academies within Devon as directed by the
Employer.
This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below. The conditions of employment of teachers in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of Service Document apply to this post, whose holder is expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require, under the reasonable direction of the Principal
Job Purpose:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Professional Aspiration:
All teachers through professional growth and
sustained and substantial performance and contribution to the College can
aspire to a salary of UPS3.
UPS3 teachers play a critical role in the life of
the College. They provide a role model for teaching and learning, making a
distinctive contribution to the raising of student standards and contribute
effectively to the work of the wider team. They take advantage of appropriate
opportunities for professional development and use outcomes effectively to
improve pupils’ learning.
Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations
Compliance
The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:
Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data.
Teachers must abide by the Teachers’ Standards throughout their career. Teachers (and staff appointed under Teaching Staff Terms and Conditions) must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.
Attribute
Essential
Desirable
Qualification
· Good degree or relevant vocational qualification pertaining to the subject to be taught.
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
· Further professional level qualifications (e.g. Masters qualifications)
Experience
Practical Skills & Personal Qualities
· Determination and energy to bring about continuous improvement in the operation of the College and the performance of its students.
· A commitment to placing the learner at the centre of your practice and a willingness to develop teaching and learning strategies that enable this.
· Willingness to work as part of a team in developing teaching and learning strategies.
· Ability to make effective presentations to both large and small groups.
· Ability to encourage and motivate students.
· Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with parents, carers, partners and the community, that enhance the education or all pupils.
· An understanding of current developments in Physical Education
· Experience of examinations board requirements and regulations.
· Proficient user of ICT.
Equal Opportunities
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).
‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’
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Training Details:
Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY
Duration: Monday – Friday
Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.
Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.
Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.
Interact with key stakeholders and team members.
Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.
Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.
No related document attached
Mr Simon Quick
01837 650910
squick@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk