Teacher of Physical Education

Professional Qualification • Qualified Teacher Status • Degree in Subject (or related) Specialism • 2:2 Hons or better in appropriate subject Experience • Successful teaching experience in appropriate sector • Ability to teach up to A-Level in specialism • Ability to teach to second subjects Knowledge & Skills • Good classroom practitioner • Good knowledge and understanding of curriculum and teaching and learning issues related to subject(s) • Good communication skills • Ability to work to deadlines • ICT literate • Ability to present relevant information clearly and accurately • Knowledge of learning styles and pedagogical theory • Understanding of a broad range of current relevant educational issues/initiative Professional Development • Commitment to continuous professional development • Ability to reflect upon and learn from own practice • Evidence of any additional training/experience in subject area • Appropriate professional training or networking further to basic teaching qualification Personal Qualities • Passion/enthusiasm for teaching and learning • Hard-working • High expectations of students • Empathy with children/parents who are experiencing difficulties • Able to work as a member of a team • Integrity • Approachability • Self-awareness • A sense of humour • A keenness for further professional development • A readiness to take risks Interests / Motivation (relevant to the job) • Willingness to work in close partnership with staff, parents and other professionals • Interests beyond education • Ability and readiness to contribute to extra curricular activities Commitment • Commitment to the school, pupils and parents • Commitment to equal opportunities and a willingness to promote spiritual, social, moral and cultural development • Commitment to raising achievement • Commitment to inclusion and the belief that all young people can achieve