Teacher of Girls PE with Dance
Reports to: Head of PE
Start date: September 2019 or sooner
Location: Ark Kings Academy
Salary: Ark MPS/UPS Outside London (£24,313 – £41,366)
Deadline: Friday 5th April 2019 at 9:00am
Ofsted: Good in all areas (2016)
Ark Kings – a small school, big family; transforming the lives of our students
In 2015, Ark Kings Academy was named as the most improved academy in the country, and was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in October 2016. In April 2017, we moved into our brand new school building and in September 2017 we became an all through school with students from Reception to year 11. It is therefore a very exciting time to be joining Ark Kings as part of our schools’ transformation. We are looking to recruit a girls PE teacher to join the PE team in providing excellent PE teaching for female students at Ark Kings. We are excited to be introducing dance to the curriculum and are looking for a teacher who can implement dance units of work.
The Role
As a teacher in Ark Kings Academy, you will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. You will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Job Description: Teacher of Girls PE with Dance
Key Responsibilities
· Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress targets
· Plan and teach well-structured PE and dance lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and teach students the importance of physical activity while developing motor and fitness skills
· Contribute to the promotion of an active, healthy lifestyle and any related school-wide initiatives
· Facilitate and support school and external sport events and competitions
· Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes
· Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning
· Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams
· Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
· Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community
Other
· Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head of PE or Principal
Person Specification: Teacher of Girls PE with Dance
Qualification Criteria
· Qualified to teach and work in the UK
· Qualified to degree level and above
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Experience of teaching PE and dance to students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 and 4
· Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
· Mastery of and enthusiasm for PE and dance
· Effective and systematic behaviour management
· Knowledge of the national secondary education system, including examinations and curriculum
· Evidence of leading successful initiatives that promote sport and a healthy lifestyle
· Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher
Personal Characteristics
· Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student
· Deep commitment to Ark’s mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background
· Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
· Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence
· Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice
· Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice
· Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards
Other
· Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
· Willingness to undertake training
· This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.