You will also be asked to teach a variety of other sports throughout the academic year to all key stages, including Football, Basketball, Cross-Country, Cricket, Athletics, and Tennis.

We expect effective teaching of all pupils, helping them to develop both inside and outside the classroom, and all staff must support the policies and aims of the school to ensure the good social, emotional and physical development of every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons across all Key Stages in line with the National Curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons that support pupil progress and achievement.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND and those who are more able.
• Promote a positive learning environment that encourages participation, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
• Lead and support extracurricular sports clubs, competitions, fixtures and enrichment activities.
• Contribute to the development of the school's PE and sporting programme.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, including the safe use of PE equipment and facilities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners to enhance sporting opportunities for pupils.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all children and young people.
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining professional standards at all times.

Essential

About You

• Degree-level qualification relevant to Physical Education or Sport
• Experience delivering a range of sports and physical activities to children and young people
• Strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to motivate, inspire and engage pupils of all abilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently
• Competent IT skills
• Flexible, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures and school events

Desirable

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience working within a school environment
• Strong subject knowledge across a wide range of sports
• First Aid qualification
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Ability to contribute new ideas to enhance the PE curriculum and sporting provision

Personal Qualities

• Positive, enthusiastic and approachable
• Passionate about sport and promoting healthy lifestyles
• Patient, adaptable and resilient
• Committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community

Benefits

• Lunch during term time
• School fee discount
• Shopping discounts

Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.