About this role
Teacher of Physical Education
Location: Q3 Academy Tipton, Tipton
Salary: MPS/UPS, £32,916 - £51,048
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Inspire participation. Develop confidence. Champion excellence.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the PE team at Q3 Academy Tipton, following the promotion of the current postholder.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and talented Teacher of Physical Education who shares our belief that high-quality PE can make an enormous difference to young people's lives.
PE at Q3 Academy Tipton is about much more than performance in sport. We want our students to develop the confidence, knowledge, resilience and habits to lead active and healthy lives, while creating opportunities for students to compete, succeed and discover activities in which they can excel.
We are looking for someone who brings energy and high expectations to every lesson and who will inspire students of all abilities and starting points to participate, improve and achieve.
Want to make a difference to young people?
At Q3 Academy Tipton, we aim to support and develop young people who:
- are enthusiastic learners and achieve incredible things;
- live life to the full in pursuit of what is good, right and true;
- lead happy, confident and safe lives;
- are unstoppable in the world of work and within their families and communities.
We achieve this by ensuring students know more, do more and achieve more.
Our students uphold our values of kindness, ambition, resilience and respect. As a school community, we challenge, check and cheer achievements and standards, while ensuring students and staff know that they matter and are supported to succeed.
Why PE at Q3 Academy Tipton?
We believe every young person should experience the benefits of physical activity and enjoy opportunities to achieve through sport.
Our ambition is to provide a PE curriculum that combines high expectations with high participation, developing physical competence alongside teamwork, leadership, confidence and resilience.
We want our students to experience success at every level, from a young person discovering an activity they enjoy for the first time to students representing the Academy in competitive sport.
We are looking for a colleague who will:
- inspire students to develop a positive and lasting relationship with physical activity;
- deliver engaging and ambitious PE lessons for students of different abilities and starting points;
- promote excellence and high performance while ensuring that PE remains inclusive and accessible;
- encourage participation in extracurricular sport, clubs, fixtures and competitions;
- develop teamwork, leadership, resilience and sportsmanship through physical education;
- support students to understand the importance of physical activity, health and wellbeing;
- contribute enthusiastically to the wider sporting life of the Academy.
Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next opportunity or an excellent early career teacher beginning your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The role
The successful candidate will join a committed curriculum area focused on securing strong progress and positive experiences for every learner. The Academy's teacher role places clear expectations on high-quality curriculum delivery, assessment, inclusion, behaviour and professional development.
You will
- plan, prepare and deliver high-quality Physical Education lessons in accordance with the agreed curriculum;
- establish ambitious expectations for participation, progress and achievement;
- adapt teaching so that students with different starting points can participate successfully and experience appropriate challenge;
- use assessment effectively to identify progress and inform future teaching;
- establish a safe, positive and purposeful environment for learning;
- support students with SEND, disadvantaged students and those facing additional barriers to participation and achievement;
- contribute to curriculum development, shared planning and professional dialogue within the department;
- play an active role in extracurricular sporting opportunities, fixtures and enrichment;
- contribute fully to the wider life of the Academy.
These responsibilities are consistent with the wider expectations detailed in the Academy's Job Description and Person Specification.
Who are we looking for?
Above all, we want an excellent teacher who is passionate about Physical Education and relentlessly ambitious for young people.
You will have
- Qualified Teacher Status;
- a good honours degree;
- strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Physical Education;
- high expectations of every student's achievement, participation and behaviour;
- the ability to motivate students with a wide range of abilities and experiences of sport;
- a commitment to inclusive practice and removing barriers to participation;
- excellent communication and teamwork skills;
- enthusiasm for contributing to extracurricular sport and the wider life of the Academy;
- a commitment to your own professional development and the continued improvement of Q3 Academy Tipton.
The Academy's existing person specification places particular emphasis on QTS, effective communication, inclusive practice and a commitment to high standards for all students.
Why join Q3 Academy Tipton?
This opportunity has arisen following the promotion of the current postholder, reflecting our commitment to developing colleagues and creating opportunities for career progression.
For the successful candidate, we can offer:
- a supportive and ambitious school community;
- enthusiastic young people whom we want to achieve incredible things;
- the opportunity to contribute to the sporting and extracurricular life of the Academy;
- a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and professional development;
- opportunities to develop your career within Q3 Academy Tipton and the wider Mercian Trust;
- collaborative working with colleagues across the Academy and Trust;
- a culture built around kindness, ambition, resilience and respect;
- a school in which high standards are expected, supported and celebrated.
Our wider teacher role reinforces the expectation that staff contribute to the broader life of the Academy while ensuring"no student is left behind" in their academic and personal development.
Why The Mercian Trust?
As one Trust, we share a common purpose: a social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education.
When we get this right, our young people can fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work and make a positive contribution to their local, national and international communities.
Working within The Mercian Trust also provides access to a wider professional community, education-sector-leading CPD and benefits including:
- discounts on everyday purchases through Edenred;
- a comprehensive healthcare plan through UK Healthcare;
- Cycle to Work scheme through Halfords;
- professional development and career opportunities across the Trust.
Ready to make a difference through PE?
If you are passionate about PE, committed to getting young people active and ambitious about what students can achieve, we would love to hear from you.
Come and join Q3 Academy Tipton and help our students participate, compete, lead, achieve and develop the confidence to remain active throughout their lives.
For full details of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Informal visits are welcome to the school at any time.
Safeguarding and equality
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checks, employment references, identification and qualification checks.
The Mercian Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.