Job Description
Contract: FTC until 31 August 2026
Hours: 6.5 hours, one day a week
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The St Leonards Academy for a temporary Teacher of PE to teach Key Stage 3 and 4.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently good or better lessons with a good understanding of the PE curriculum, as well as a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the process of students. You will also be required to supervise the girl's changing room.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
1. Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
2. Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
3. Is a specialist in PE with the ability to teach all sports including netball, gymnastics, dance, football, fitness, rounders and athletics
4. Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
5. Ideally has a proven track record of achieving outstanding results at GCSE and BTEC sport
6. Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently
Please refer to the job description for more details.
The St Leonards Academy
At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.
The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.
With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
7. Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
8. Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
9. Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
10. Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
12. Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
13. Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.