Teacher of PE

Qualified teacher status (QTS) Recent successful teaching, or teaching practice, of National Curriculum PE at KS3 and KS4 and academic PE. Experience organising and facilitating extra-curricular sports opportunities and teams. Ability to engage students in both practical and academic Physical Education A good knowledge of the National Curriculum in Physical Education A knowledge and understanding of data and how it can be used to raise standards An excellent communicator High expectations of oneself and of students A commitment to and interest in the well being, support and achievement of students A sense of excitement about teaching and working with young people A belief in teamwork and co-operation with adults and students A willingness to challenge oneself to seek continuous improvement To be positive about the need for innovation and change Flexibility, imagination, resilience, reliability and integrity A positive attitude to school Self awareness To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you have responsibility or come into contact with, to include adhering to all specified procedures. A range of coaching qualifications Experience of teaching the full age and ability range across KS3 and KS4 core PE Awareness of metacognition strategies and their application to Physical Education Understanding of disciplinary literacy demands of academic PE A passion for sport and its role in developing students' personal and academic skills Interest in further professional development