Teacher of Physical Education (temp)

Temporary Teacher of Physical Education - The Kings School Grantham 

Salary - MPS/UPS dependent on experience

Fixed Term Contract - 1 January 2025 to 31 August 2025

As a member of The King's School family, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the region's brightest and most motivated students. Our comprehensive academic programme is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in all areas of life. At The King's School, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team of educators dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential both within and beyond the curriculum.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be available to support sporting activities, including outside school hours and at the weekend, to assist with match fixtures throughout the academic year.

Apply to be a Teacher of PE today. If you are unsure what The King’s School is like but are considering applying, please contact the school for an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school to find out more.

This exciting role offers opportunities for either an experienced practitioner or an early career teacher. An induction and CPD support programme will be available to the successful candidate.

The start date for this position is 1 January 2025

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Friday 06 December 2024

Please complete a formal application document and forward this via email to HR@kings.lincs.sch.uk.

Application forms can be downloaded on the website The King's School Grantham - Job Vacancies along with a full job description and person specification or, alternatively, can be obtained directly from the school.

Address: The King’s School, Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP. Telephone: 01476 563180 Website:www.kings.lincs.sch.uk

Whilst a closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior.  This being the case, we would encourage early applications for the post.

The King’s School is an equal-opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful candidates will be expected to follow school safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of students.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. As this post is considered a ‘regulated activity’, a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, including the children’s barred list will be made.  Shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence process. Successful applicants must be familiar with and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of students.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates whose applications progress to the interview stage.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.