About this Role
MATERNITY COVER
At Hertswood Academy, our mottois Aim High, Achieve Excellence. We are a vibrant and supportiveeducational community dedicated to creating an environment where every studentis inspired to reach their full potential, adopt healthy lifestyles, and thriveboth academically and personally.
We are seeking an enthusiastic,passionate, and dedicated Female Teacher of PE to join our team on afull-time, maternity cover basis. In this role, you will plan, deliver, andassess a dynamic Physical Education curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5(where applicable). You will play a pivotal role in motivating students, runningextra-curricular sports clubs, leading teams in fixtures and competitions, andsupporting student wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach well-structured PE lessons acrosspractical and theoretical components following the school's curriculum schemesof work.
- Directly supervise female student changing facilitiesbefore, during, and after lessons and activities to ensure safety, privacy, andsafeguarding.
- Lead, organize, and accompany female sports teams inextra-curricular clubs, fixtures, tournaments, and competitions.
- Assess, monitor, and report on student progress andpractical performance.
- Adapt physical activities to meet the needs, strengths,medical requirements, and physical abilities of all pupils (including SEND).
- Perform form tutor duties, delivering PSHE education,digital literacy, and pastoral care.
Person Specification & Requirements
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)and a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related discipline.Coaching qualifications in key sports are desirable.
- Knowledge & Experience: Strong command ofthe PE National Curriculum, practical and theoretical PE teaching strategies,sports health, and risk assessment procedures.
- Skills: Excellent behaviour management,communication, and ICT tracking skills, alongside the ability to build positiverelationships with students and staff.
- Personal Qualities: High expectations forengagement and sportsmanship, strong organizational skills under pressure, andan unwavering commitment to safeguarding.
Equality Act 2010 ExemptionNotice:
There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for thepostholder to be female under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Thisis necessary due to the requirement for direct supervision of female studentsin changing rooms, assisting with sportswear adjustments, and accompanyingfemale sports teams to off-site fixtures.
Why Join Us?
- Join a supportive department focused on staffdevelopment and continuous professional training.
- Make a direct impact on young people's physicalliteracy, health, and lifelong love for sport.
- Work in modern facilities within a school committed toequality, diversity, and student welfare.
Safeguarding Note:
Hertswoodis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with Children's Barred list check isrequired for this post.
Equal Opportunities:
Hertswood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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