Teacher of PE

Teacher of PE - Maternity Cover Salary: MPS/UPS We are looking to appoint a passionate Teacher of PE to join our wonderful community at Nene Park Academy. You will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and part of the Meridian Trust. On site you will find outstanding provision including a full-size 4G football pitch, 3G multi use games area, well-equipped fitness suite, sports hall, dance studio, grass pitches, dedicated classroom space and trampolining equipment. The school has a reputation for girls and boys football and competes in Netball, Rugby, Athletics as well as having fixtures in Basketball, Rounders and Cricket. Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject Experience of teaching a wide range of sporting disciplines. Passion for PE and Sport and dedicated to created extracurricular activities. Commitment to continuing professional development Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered Nene Park Academy is an educational community whose philosophy embraces the challenges of academic excellence, responsibility and leadership, spiritual awareness and participation in a wide variety of activities, and we look forward to welcoming you to be part of our journey. Based in the heart of Peterborough, next to Ferry Meadows, we are a proud member of Meridian Trust. For the third time in a row, in October 2023 we were rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted ‘pupils know there are high expectations for their achievement and attendance. They benefit from an interesting and engaging curriculum,’ and that ‘trips and visits help to bring the curriculum to life for pupils.’ Academic excellence is important, but the values that go with the achievement of the students are critical in ensuring that our students are well prepared for the challenges which await them beyond the school gates. At NPA, we encourage students to explore their identity and strengths and provide the expertise that helps them to transform individual talents into accomplishments - accomplishments which will make them valued and respected in an increasingly complex world. About Meridian Trust Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialis