Teacher of Physical Education and Humanities

Job Description

TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HUMANITIES

Required from September 2019

· Are you a dynamic teacher who is committed to supporting our pupils to achieve their very best and to enjoy their lessons?

· Would you like to work with a friendly and supportive team?

St John's is a co-educational Independent School for pupils aged between 2 and 16 years. We are proud of our sporting provision and offer you the opportunity to join our successful school.

We are looking for a strong candidate to work with our happy and established PE team, who will be able to teach across the key stages including GCSE Physical Education. We have a purpose built Sports Hall designed to Sport England specification and substantial well maintained, outdoor areas. The school highly values its programme of extra -curricular enrichment activities and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to this.

The successful applicant will also be required to teach within our Humanities department. Currently, we offer History, Geography, RE and Citizenship up to GCSE. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to delivering one or more of these subjects.

The successful candidate must:

Be able to teach football, rugby and cricket.
Be a positive role model for all of our pupils.
Have excellent communication skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate pupils.
Be enthusiastic, a team player, self-motivated and innovative.
Be an excellent classroom practitioner who is able to engage and inspire the pupils.
We offer:

The chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.
Fantastic working environment where staff are valued.
Opportunities to access CPD to develop your role further.
This is a full time position, and subject to the completion of a successful initial probationary year, will lead to a permanent position.

Applications from NQTs are welcome.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please download and complete applicationform from our website www.stjohnsschool.net

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.