PE Teacher, Brighton - ECTs welcome to apply

Teacher of PE - ECTs welcome to apply

Pay scale: MTPS (place on scale dependent on experience).  The opportunity has arisen for a talented, dynamic, highly motivated practitioner who has vision to join our team of committed professionals in a vibrant and successful PE department.

If you share our belief that learning is a lifelong journey for students and staff alike then tell us why Patcham High School is the place where you will flourish as the next step in your career journey.

Patcham High School is an 11–16 comprehensive school of 1100 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham.  The school is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high-quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.  We are known for our innovative approach and we value CPD very highly.  It is a positive environment, with inspiring and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

We are looking to appoint a full-time Teacher of PE from 1^st September 2023 who can inspire and motivate our students, particularly females, both in and out of the classroom and who has/is:

• a passion for the Teaching and Learning of Physical Education making PE an enjoyable subject for all our students; innovative, dynamic and forward-looking; be someone with the belief that every child does matter and that all children can make outstanding progress and reach their full potential; dedicated to lead on and support existing female extra-curricular participation; continually reflecting upon and improving their practice; have outstanding interpersonal skills; someone who is dedicated to a team and who thrives on working collaboratively with colleagues.

In joining Patcham High you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead; this is a brilliant time to join the school.  We regularly hold staff social activities, team sports and other inclusive events throughout the year.  The city of Brighton is immensely popular with all ages, it is diverse, cosmopolitan and hosts lots of events including the Brighton Festival throughout May, Pride during August, as well as comedy and food festivals.  It also has other attractions including the Royal Pavilion, i360, Brighton Museum and the Brighton Palace Pier.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

To apply please download the application form from the school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/  and email to Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk   If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise, either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.  We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality

Closing Date:  Monday 6^th February at 1pm              Interviews:  w/c 6^th February