Overview
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational PE and Girls Games Teacher to join our vibrant Prep and Pre-Prep departments. They should be willing to build upon their existing teaching skills, ensuring that modern, dynamic teaching methods are fully adopted to give every child the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
This is a full-time post to begin in January 2026 (or earlier).
A full job description and person specification for each post can be viewed in the Information Booklets below.
The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including being enrolled into The Pensions Trust pension scheme, free lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp, social events and more. Free parking is available on site.
Responsibilities
* Delivering high quality teaching ensuring all pupils move towards their potential in PE and Girls Games.
* Promoting excellence in all sports and raising the profile of sport across the school.
* Coaching games at all levels following the planning set out in the Scheme of Work to ensure the children make progress and their skills are developed.
* Taking an active part in clubs, activities and training beyond normal school hours including some weekends and evenings through the year.
* Taking an active role in weekly fixtures and competitions as well as inter-house competitions.
* Monitoring the work and tracking the progress of the children, taking appropriate action when necessary.
* Liaising with colleagues across the department to ensure the highest possible standards in PE and Games teaching.
* Maintaining accurate records of pupil participation in regular fixtures and tournaments to ensure that all pupils at the school receive the opportunity to participate.
* Monitoring and maintaining high standards of dress, kit and conduct in PE and Games.
* Building relationships with parents and communicating effectively.
* Ensuring the safety and welfare of the children at all times ensuring that all pastoral and medical needs are met.
* Supporting best practice in health and safety in respect of games and ensuring adherence to relevant guidance issued by national sporting bodies related to the safety of pupils.
* Ensuring that all relevant risk assessments are followed in respect of PE and Games.
* Assistant Form Tutor (Lower School), including: establishing a strong professional relationship with the Lower School Form Tutor; supporting morning registration duties during key periods; assisting with the Annual Class Assembly; and other duties as required.
* The Assistant Lower School Form Tutor will not have direct pastoral responsibility within the Form, but should make every effort to get to know the children in that Form.
Qualifications
* QTS or equivalent.
* Graduate of a recognised British University or international equivalent. A postgraduate qualification in education would be desirable.
* Commitment to develop as a classroom practitioner. Evidence of recent involvement in relevant professional development would be desirable.
Experience and Skills
* Experience of working with and caring for primary aged children with an understanding of how to meet each child's needs.
* Experience of planning, leading and participating in activities to support the learning of children in KS2, KS1 or the EYFS.
* Effective communication and listening skills.
* Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and to deliver to a deadline.
Knowledge
* Sound understanding of safeguarding principles.
* Sound knowledge of early childhood development.
* Knowledge of current good practice for children aged 3 - 11.
* Good understanding of a variety of learning styles.
Personal Attributes
* Infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching.
* A professional manner and appearance.
* Friendly, warm personality with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively.
* Clear communication skills, both oral and written.
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a year group team.
* Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school.
* Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school.
* All staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and adhere to the School's child protection procedures and staff guidance at all times.
Additional Information
The School thanks you for considering Blue Coat. The information that follows provides context about the school and its achievements, facilities, and partnerships, and outlines recruitment and safeguarding requirements including: an enhanced DBS check, online checks, medical fitness declaration, references, and the school's equal opportunity policy. The post is subject to these checks and to satisfactory references.
Equal opportunity employer; we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, and to request early submission of applications. Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.
The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits. Free parking is available on site. The school boasts extensive facilities and a range of extracurricular activities and partnerships with local clubs and organisations.
The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including a Barred List check), a satisfactory online check, a satisfactory medical fitness declaration and satisfactory references. Confidential references will be sought prior to interview.
In interview, applicants must provide original documents to confirm identity and right to work in the UK and bring proof of qualifications where relevant. The Recruitment Policy, available on the school website, lists the required documentation.
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