Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. We serve a vibrant, diverse community in Zone 2, with excellent access to all the city has to offer for students and staff alike.
We seek a passionate and capable PE practitioner to lead provision in our dynamic school. We teach Key Stages 3 and 4, and the department has a successful track record in delivery of the OCR National qualification in sport. We offer a full enrichment curriculum, providing the opportunity for experts to deliver in areas of passion and for non-specialists to join with the PE team. We are situated helpfully across from Burgess Park, enabling us to make use not only of on-site facilities but also of 5G pitches, running routes, and the developing sports centre in the community. The successful candidate with have a strong commitment to inclusive practice.
Our staff are:
• Committed, enthusiastic practitioners seeking to support excellent progress for our students
• Educators who aspire to the highest standards of behaviour, academic success, and wellbeing for all in our community
• Resilient, reflective, and thoughtful professionals, seeking to develop themselves with us
In return, we offer:
• An externally recognised progression route with the support of a nationally recognised network
• Dedicated Network Leads for subjects and areas, providing cutting-edge training and development opportunities
• A fully accessible, well resourced, multi-million-pound building in which to practice, accessible via various transport links, including train, tube and bus services from Elephant and Castle, as well as bus links from London Bridge and Tower Bridge
• A school community with a genuine family ethos, investing in staff wellbeing with sports and events
• Varied routes into teaching and industry-recognised professional qualifications (Ark Teacher Training, PGCE, Teach First, Now Teach, NPQML, NPQSL, BA and Masters programmes)
• A comprehensive support and induction programme for all staff including accommodation in zone 2 available for ECT’s and trainees.
• A dedicated Employee Assistance and benefits package from Ark Rewards
Further details about the post and how to apply can be found on our website
Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 24th April 2024
We look forward to receiving your application.