Teacher of Physical Education (PE)

Salary: Main Pay Range M1 - £40,317.00 FTE - M6 - £52,300.00 FTE (plus R&R allowance up to £5k)

Location: Based across schools within the trust

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Attainment and Progress
  • Ensure all students, including those with SEND make at least good progress across all of the key stages as defined by external and internal data.
  • Use data effectively to track and monitor student progress.
  • Address variations between the progress made by different groups of students and diminish the achievement gap.
  • Ensure attainment of students is at least good when compared to national averages.
  • Ensure all learners acquire knowledge of the curriculum quickly and in depth.
  • Ensure all learners develop literacy, communication and numeracy skills.
• Teaching, Learning & Assessment
  • Meet all the professional standards for teachers.
  • Teach and plan high quality lessons in which students make at least good progress.
  • Deliver consistently strong lessons and promote high expectations of all students.
  • Acquire and maintain excellent and up to date subject knowledge.
  • Assess students’ prior knowledge, skills and understanding accurately.
  • Check students’ understanding throughout lessons and use data to inform interventions.
  • Use imaginative teaching strategies to support individual learners.
  • Promote high levels of enthusiasm for learning amongst all students.
  • Encourage students' confidence and independence.
• Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare
  • Develop effective partnerships with parents, carers, other staff and students.
  • Establish a positive learning environment in the classroom.
  • Ensure high levels of engagement, courtesy, collaboration and cooperation among students.
  • Model the highest standards of attendance and punctuality.
  • Manage student behaviour through a consistent approach.
  • Take active steps to eradicate all forms of bullying.
  • Be aware of safety and how to keep themselves and others safe.
• Leadership and Management
  • Drive to improve achievement for all students.
  • Support the Curriculum Leader in self-evaluation activities.
  • Focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning.
  • Provide rich experiences for high quality learning.
  • Engage with parents and carers effectively.
  • Seek regular feedback and be active in team meetings.
  • Use strategies to tackle student underperformance.
  • Participate in quality assurance processes.
  • Work positively with the curriculum team and other staff.
  • Meet statutory requirements for safeguarding.
• General responsibilities
  • Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school.
  • Tutor an assigned tutor group according to school policy.
  • Implement school policies and code of conduct.
  • Be a visible presence around the school.
  • Attend relevant meetings and parents’ meetings.
  • Perform other duties as required by the Head.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment within the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold all relevant procedures.