Academic PE Subject Leader

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an Academic PE Subject Leader with an ability to deliver CTEC Sport and GCSE PE to work in our Senior School from September 2024. The role will involve leading the School’s Academic PE provision with a specialism in Football being preferential. 

This is an excellent opportunity to play a significant role in the success of an ambitious independent school with an emphasis on providing an outstanding learning experience and character development for its pupils.

Application form:   Application form

Job information

Hours of work:      Full time

Contract type:      Permanent

Location:         The Grove, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4ES

Benefits:        

• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent and easily accessible location from throughout the region
• Free parking available nearby or the possibility to apply for a parking permit
• Fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee remission policy
• Free staff lunches are available during term time in the school dining room
• Corporate Metro card scheme and cycle to work scheme

Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent school in the North East of England providing continuity of education from age three to 18. We are passionate about boys’ learning and their development as young men of excellent character.

The successful candidate will be a passionate and dynamic teacher with a successful track record at both GCSE and A level and delivering excellent outcomes across the ability range as well as demonstrating the ability to:

• Deliver CTEC Sport and GCSE PE (essential)
• Deliver A-level PE (desirable)
• Lead and manage others
• Build positive and productive relationships with pupils
• Enrich the academic PE subject area within the School’s co-curricular, trips and visits programme 
• Support pupils’ wellbeing
• Contribute to boys’ character development within and beyond the academic PE subject area

This is an excellent opportunity to build on the success of a successful and popular subject area in an ambitious school. A contribution to the pastoral and lively co-curricular life of the School is expected.

Full details of the role’s responsibilities can be found in the .

To discuss any questions about the role, please contact Human Resources, on [email protected].

How to apply

Applicants should complete and return our  application form , which is available via our website

Applications may be e-mailed to [email protected] or posted to Human Resources, Newcastle School for Boys, West Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4ES.

The closing date for applications is  Friday 22 March 2024 with interviews likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 25 March 2024.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We particularly encourage applications from applicants who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background.

For further information, please contact:  [email protected]

A full and application form are available on the school website 

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