About this role
At John Smeaton Academy, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to secure the gift of choice through an excellent education. We areseekingto appoint an inspirational Teacher ofgirls’ PEwho shares our ambition,valuesand unwavering commitment to ensuring all students succeed.
This is an exciting time to join our academy.Sport is at the heart of our community within East Leeds, and we place great emphasis on giving all young people at John Smeaton Academy a world class education in Physical Education.The successful candidate will join a collaborative department with a clear focus onhigh expectations, strong relationships and securing excellent outcomes for students.
Our facilities provide an outstanding environment in which to teach and learn. The successful candidate willbenefitfromworking in our brand-new Fitness Suite as well as teaching many lessons in the John Smeaton Leisure Centre.
At John Smeaton Academy, you will join a school on a strong upward journey, serving the community of East Leeds with pride and determination. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a genuine difference, develop professionally and contribute to a team committed to transforming life chances for young people.
The successful candidate willbe responsible forteaching and inspiring students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to achieve their full potential in this critically important subject. This opportunity is open to both Early Career Teachers and more experienced colleagues.
Potential applicants should:
Be either:
A trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training).
or:
A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).
Applicants should also have:
A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium.The ability to put vision into practice.