Start Date: September 2021

Pay: MPS

REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2021 - Primary School Fitness and Well-Being Champion

We are looking to appoint an innovative and skilful teacher to further develop our provision for sport and fitness in our outstanding school. This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone who is able to demonstrate:

• A passion and vision for Physical Education and Health & Fitness in a primary school setting
• A successful track record of raising Physical Education attainment and progress for pupils of all abilities
• A commitment to providing a highly effective learning environment and a willingness to positively embrace change, challenge and opportunities
• An understanding of the link between physical and mental health & wellbeing.

We welcome your application if you feel that you:

• can demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes excellent teaching of Physical Education across the primary age range
• have high expectations of yourself and the children that you teach
• have a passion for learning with an ability to make it both irresistible and memorable for all children
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work effectively as part of a team
• can contribute to and support the inclusive aims and ethos of our school

We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Motivated, well behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• Dedicated and committed staff and governors
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• An attractive and well-resourced school environment

This is a part time position, 3 days per week or equivalent, and a 1 year fixed term contract in the first instance.

Closing Date: 28/06/2021 at 12:00

Interviews: week beginning 5 July

Start Date - September 2021

Information about the school

Tonbridge is a historic town, well known for its culture and heritage. Slade Primary School is nestled behind the castle, close to local churches, the River Medway and the local park, which are all ideal resources for the school to use to inspire and motivate children.

Slade caters for children from 4 years to 11 years old and includes a Specialist Resource Provision for pupils with a Hearing Impairment. We currently have 418 children on roll with 9 children in our SRP. We hope the information on this site will give you a picture of our happy and successful school.

We believe that every child has the right to an excellent education where every child is encouraged to do and be their best as part of a team in a safe and happy learning environment.

Learning is our 'core business' at Slade which we teach through a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum that aims to inspire a life-long love of learning in all children. We have high expectations of all our children and staff with everyone aiming to be the best they can be in all aspects of school life.

Our children all know and understand our mission statement which is summed up in three words: Best, Team, Happy.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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