TEACHER OF GIRL’S PHYSICAL EDUCATION : TMS

Part time (0.3 fte) Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2015

For September 2014, we are seeking to appoint a well qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Girl’s PE to teach throughout the age and ability range. The person appointed will be able to demonstrate high quality teaching skills to deliver the PE curriculum and in addition be committed to extra curricular activities including coaching.

Situated at the head of the beautiful Gordano valley but only nine miles from Bristol, GordanoSchool enjoys an outstanding local reputation for academic achievement and extra curricular activity. We are committed to the comprehensive ethos of opportunity for all and focus on excellence in everything we do.

1.THE VACANCY

The post provides an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join a thriving school. The appointment will take effect from 1 September 2014. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to teach across all key stages with a full commitment to extra curricular activities/teams and especially girl’s football.

The governors will be seeking to appoint a Teacher of Girls’ Physical Education with the following qualities and abilities;-

  • A well qualified and motivated teacher of physical education.
  • An expertise in major games especially girl’s football.
  • The ability to teach GCSE Physical Education to a high level.
  • A commitment to high standards and able to motivate pupils of all abilities.
  • An ability and passion to coach school teams especially netball and hockey.
  • Good ICT skills.
  • Enthusiasm to deliver extra curricular activities.

2.THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEAM

  • Emma Rose - Head of Faculty
  • Robert Supple –Head of Department and 2nd in ShannonHouse
  • Paul Bainbridge- teacher of Physical Education andHouse Learning Manager ofCromarty House
  • Rod Bell – Deputy Head
  • Hayley Canham – teacher of PE
  • Adam Dickinson - Head of BTEC sport
  • Rachel Francis – teacher of PE
  • Hayley Williams – teacher of PE and Transition Learning Manager
  • Justin Yau - teacher of Boys PE

3.THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

The Faculty offers a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum. Physical Education is compulsory for all pupils Years 7-11. Year 12 and 13 students may choose to be involved in a timetabled recreation afternoon each calendar week. Fixtures against neighbouring schools take place during this time.

The school operates a 10 day timetable with 58 periods in each 10 day cycle. Year 7 and 8 pupils receive 5 x 50 minute lessons per fortnight and Years 9 - 11 receive 4 x 50 minute lessons a fortnight.

Pupils are mostly taught in single sex mixed ability groups; however, where staffing allows pupils are set according to ability.

GCSE Physical Education Games(AQA) is taught in an option block and receive 5x50 minute lessons per fortnight. GCSE numbers at present are 72 in Year 9, 75 in Year 10 and 54 in Year 11. Since September 2010 we have been delivering the Sport and Active Leisure Diploma. Year 9 students also have the timetabled option of studying a range of Sports Leadership courses, including Level 1 Sports Leaders, Young First Aider and other NGB awards. GCE AS/A2 (OCR) is delivered through 12 periods per fortnight in Year 12 and 11 periods in Year 13. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is offered to Year 12 students.

4.THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES

The Faculty is fortunate to have extensive and well planned playing fields and facilities.

These include:

A full size floodlit Astroturf pitch re-surfaced in July 2011.

Hard surface areas which include:

7 tennis courts.

5 Netball courts.

A separate floodlit 3G 5-a-side football area

An outdoor Basketball area.

A teaching pitch for Soccer and Rugby.

A 3 bay artificial cricket practice net.

Training Grids.

A Sports Hall which includes:

4 Badminton courts.

A Basketball court.

2 Squash courts and an elevated viewing balcony.

A Gymnasium which is used for Gymnastics and various other activities.

All of the above are housed on the main school site.

Accessible via a footbridge linked to the main school site are:

2 Rugby pitches.

5 Soccer pitches.

A 400m Athletics track.

An all-weather Cricket strip.

Redgra jumping area.

  • Two Throwing circles.

5.EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A termly timetable is published and given to each pupil listing practices and clubs available in all major games. National and local cups, leagues and tournaments are entered and fixtures take place on a regular basis. School clubs and teams are run in all of the major sports throughout the year with practices taking place at lunchtime and after school. In addition to this a comprehensive and highly competitive Inter-house sports programme is run which involves up to 80% of pupils in Years 7 – 11.

6.RECENT SPORTING SUCCESS

See Governor’s report below (Spring 2012)

The swimming galas this year have been very competitive. Over 150 boys and girls took part at ParishWharf in a very noisy and excited afternoon. Nine school records were broken by the Years 7-11

Orienteering Club has continued to be successful. The school have been entered into the Avon Schools league, and with three events lest to be held, Gordano have secured enough points to be crowned Avon Champions!

Our Friday early mornings G&T sessions continue to be a success. Students are being taken through a fitness and skill improvement programme.

The Under 15 girls football team have finally been knocked out of the National Cup. This is a competition that started with nearly 400 teams up and down the country, and we reached the last four. It was a long journey up to Ealing in West London, and although we were beaten 1-3, the team put in a spirited performance and did themselves and the school proud. We will be hoping to go one stage further next year!

The Under 16 girls football team won the final of the Somerset Cup with a fantastic win against Frome, scoring the winning goal with the final kick of the game!

Our elite sports men and women were treated to a fantastic day out at @Bristol where we had been invited to test out a new Olympic exhibition which will tour the country between now and the Olympic Games. The added bonus was that we also got the chance to meet Sir Steve Redgrave and the students were able to test their level of fitness against him. Points West and the Bristol Evening Post were in attendance and students had to get used to dealing with the many aspects of the media, something they did extremely well.

The girls Indoor Athletics team have done fantastically well this term. The Year 8 team qualified to represent North Somerset in the Avon Schools Championships held at UWE in February. It was a really good afternoon with eight teams entered in each age group. The Year 8s finished second overall. A great achievement.

Boys PE

Boys fixtures this term concentrate on Football in Years 7-11.

All teams play weekly fixtures against local schools and train once a week in preparation for these fixtures.

The Under 15 boys football team matched the success of the girls and won the Somerset Cup with an outstanding performance from the whole team.

The trophies that the school compete for are the North Somerset Festival trophies. These are awarded during an afternoon of competition with all 10 North Somerset schools in attendance.

The yr 11s finished 3rd in their competition.

The yr 9 and 10s have been unable to compete because of clashes with exams and revision sessions.

The yr 8s and 7s will be taking part in their tournament later in the term.

7.APPLICATIONS & CLOSING DATE

Applications should be made and forwarded to the Headteacher, Gary Lewis, by letter (maximum two sides of A4) accompanied by a fully completed application form(curriculum vitae optional) with details of all educational qualifications, including grades obtained.

Please download application form and additional details from our website: ensuring the names and contact details (address, telephone or email) are enclosed of TWO referees to support your application. References will be used to support the selection process and therefore obtained prior to interview.

9am Friday 23rd May 2014Interviews: Thursday 5th June 2014

For any queries please contact Tara Phillis, HR Manager

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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced CRB & ISA checks are required for all successful applicants.

GordanoSchool, St Marys Road, PortisheadBS20 7QR

 01275 842606 

GordanoSchool is an equal opportunities employer and an IIP organisation.

If you have not heard from us by5th June 2014, please accept our thanks for your application and assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.

May 2014