Teacher of Sport - Maternity Cover in Southampton

We are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic person to join our highly successful and inclusive Sixth Form College. The successful candidate will be a committed, inspirational and dynamic individual with a passion for teaching.

The Faculty for Sport and Protective Services offers a wide range of courses including: BTEC Level 2 and 3 Sport, A-level PE, NCFE Level 2 Public Services and BTEC Level 3 Public Services, together with a range of additional sports qualifications and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme to enrich the student experience and support students in their career opportunities. The faculty has dedicated specialist teaching spaces and supports a range of extra-curricular activity to enrich the taught curriculum including an excellent sports academy programme.

The role will consist of teaching BTEC sport lessons (0.4) and ideally coaching/assisting our High Performance Netball Academy (0.2). However, the netball position is flexible and we will consider applications from non-netball specialists.

Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs. The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in-house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff, including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality courses and successful learning outcomes for students.
• Teaching groups at all levels and across the range of courses offered within the curriculum area, including the preparation and marking involved in each course and the provision of tutorial support.
• Motivating students of all abilities to achieve their potential.
• Preparing detailed schemes of work and course materials to support student learning.
• Undertaking the internal assessment of coursework of those students entered for examination courses, as required by the examination boards involved.
• Encouraging independent learning through the setting of appropriate homework tasks.
• To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults you come into contact with.
• Ensuring all students are treated fairly, without discrimination and promoting diversity.
• Providing regular, frequent and constructive feedback to students on their progress.
• Maintaining records of student progress.
• Promoting the maintenance of acceptable standards of conduct of students.
• Undertaking the completion of class registers and other administrative tasks, ensuring absences and lateness are accounted for and taking appropriate action where they are not, in accordance with the procedures in the staff handbook.
• Undertaking the compilation of records of achievement and references on pupils, as required.
• Following the College quality procedures and producing the course SAR where there is no team leader.
• Contributing as required to the Enrichment Programme including Careers and Recreational Activities offered by the College.
• Contributing to course/curriculum/learning area teams in curriculum development and liaison activities.
• Participating, as required, in meetings with colleagues and parents in respect of the duties of the post.
• Undertaking appropriate professional development activities and maintaining/working towards PSP standards.
• Any other duties/responsibilities which are reasonably requested within the purview of the post.
• Work within the framework provided by College Policies e.g. Equal Opportunities, Quality, ICT and Health & Safety.
• Responsible for providing information to College Information Systems in the required format.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Recent experience of teaching (subject) in a school/college or relevant industry experience.
• Willingness and ability to teach at all levels and across the range of courses offered in the Curriculum Area.
• Ability to form good working relationships with students and colleagues.

Workplace Benefits

• Values-driven culture – we’re really proud of our culture. We’re looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are!
• Learning and Development – access to support and resources to drive your own development.
• Free parking – free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities.
• Free Flu Jabs.
• Free Hot Drinks for Staff.
• Canteen – freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
• 1 Life Event Day – to recognise life’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.
• Staff Discount Schemes – discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.
• Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme – cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.
• On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff.
• Access to College Library.
• Free College WiFi.
• Compassionate Leave – up to 5 days paid time off to attend to matters relating to the death or serious illness of a loved one.
• Counselling Service – Access to qualified therapy-based support.
• Pension Scheme – Enrolment to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) (eligibility criteria applies).
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Family Leave.