Bristol Grammar School is seeking a full-time permanent Teacher of PE and Games from September 2024. The successful applicant will also be appointed as Head of Hockey (Girls and Boys).

The department aims to encourage the participation of all in meaningful physical activity while maintaining the pursuit of excellence as a specific goal in team and individual performance. The superb on-site facilities and extensive sports grounds at Failand provide excellent spaces for teaching.

The department offers examination PE at GCSE (taught from year 9), A level in Physical Education (AQA) and IB. Examinable PE has become a popular and successful subject. In Year 12, the Department also offers the Sports Leadership Award for which some students prepare alongside 3 A Levels.

Hockey is a successful sport at Bristol Grammar School and one which should aim not only to produce good results, but also to generate enthusiasm, enjoyment and a sense of purpose among students and staff. The Head of Hockey will be required to organise, promote and run the hockey programme in line with the vision and mission of Sport at BGS, and to ensure that the core values of the school and sport underpin the programme.

Running after-school and weekend practices and taking fixtures is expected of all members of the department, as is contributing fully to the life of the School and its co-curricular programme.

Please check the Job Description for more details.

ABOUT BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

SCHOOL MISSION

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

SAFEGUARDING

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private and confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.