Vacancy Details

Job Ref No. ECC5454-71S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: MPR

Position Start Date: 01/09/2017 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/05/2017 Midday Date of Interviews: To be arranged

Job Description

We have a unique opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher of PE to teach Physical Education throughout the school at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. We would welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers.

Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated; many go on to further study at top universities. Progress 8 is an outstanding +0.57.

Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective school with academy status and Science and Languages specialisms. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities. We are a Camstar School with action-led research accredited by Cambridge University, lead school for the local Teaching School Alliance and the Headteacher is an NLE. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and innovation abound!

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter, addressed to the Headteacher, outlining suitability for the post.

Information about the School

Colchester County High School for Girls is part of Alpha Trust. It is a selective state school for academically able students aged from 11 to 18 years which consistently achieves public examination results at the highest level and Ofsted "Outstanding". Admission to the school is via the 11+ examination in Year 7; the school also admits academic students into the Sixth Form. The school is lead for the North East Essex Teaching School Alliance and Colchester Teacher Training Consortium is based on the site. Situated a mile to the west of central Colchester, the school is set in its own extensive grounds on a large, quiet campus.

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.