Address- Country: United Kingdom
- Type of Job: School Teaching and Learning
- Duration: Full-Time
- Deadline: 31/03/2024
About the School
The Role
About the School – Long Close School
We are delighted to welcome you to Long Close School, where we welcome children from 2 – 16 years. With over 80 years of teaching heritage, our school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, our children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced PE Teacher to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools, spanning sixteen different countries.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from.
And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.
We want to help you go further. If you work with us, you’ll be joining a community of 18,000 teachers and staff in over 100 schools worldwide. And we have offices in the UK, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.
Our exchange programmes give you the chance to see other parts of the world. And learn to be strong leaders with regional leadership events and bespoke UCL leadership programmes. There’s something for everyone.
We want teachers who love what they do and bring that passion into the classroom. And we want leaders who can take us forward. That’s why we invest in our people with benefits and opportunities for professional development. We get passionate people and you get vibrant and rewarding careers.
About the role
We wish to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Physical Education. The successful candidate will be expected to teach concepts via a range of different sports and activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a supportive yet challenging work environment. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team of professional staff. If you are committed to growing professionally and want to make a difference to young people’s lives through sport, then this opportunity could be for you.
As a PE teacher, you will support the delivery of the highest quality PE, sport and physical activity programmes to all pupils. You will teach PE from years 1 – 11, lead co-curricular sport and school teams from KS2 – 4, as well as have the opportunity to teach GCSE and A Level PE.
This post will suit an ECT or someone who is fairly early on in their career.
You may be asked to complete minibus driver training if you are successful; having a D1 qualification would be an advantage as this role will include taking sports teams to fixtures offsite.
What you will be doing
- Successfully teaching PE up to GSCE
- Contribution to the schools thriving extra-curricular programme.
- Leading fixtures and after school training sessions for many sports teams across the three terms
- Planning and teaching core PE and Games lessons
- Conducting regular assessments of classes and reporting these to the Director of Sport.
- Contribution during department meetings through sharing best practice.
Who we are looking for:
- A proven track record of teaching and learning
- Committed to raising standards of achievement through innovative practice
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Respectful towards all students, with an unshakable belief in their entitlement to a high quality education, whatever their circumstances and ability
- Commitment to further professional development
Benefits at Cognita
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience (M1-M6)
- Teacher’s Pension
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- Independent School holidays and public holidays
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Professional Development
How to Apply
Please submit a completed application form / CV to recruitment@cognita.com by 31st March 2024
Cognita Schools are 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 believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.
