Teacher of Sport
Reference: SCCG2714 | Closing Date: 21/04/2024 | Interview Date: 02/05/2024
Salary: £26,444 - £43,795 per annum. Incremental progression throughout the band is available
Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: Full time and part time hours available | Location: Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a focused and ambitious Sport and Uniformed Protective Services Department at Eccles Sixth Form College as a Teacher of Sport. We are looking for a motivated and innovative individual to support the academic achievement of our students with a particular focus on themes relating to sports science. The college offers Sport courses from Level 1 to Level 3, with a strong emphasis on high standards and expectations and a sharp focus on progression.
We would welcome applications from individuals with knowledge and experience of anatomy and physiology, and other sport science disciplines such as nutrition and sports injuries and rehab. They will have a track record of excellent outcomes for students with experience of delivery at Level 3 or above. Relevant experience in a sports industry setting and related additional qualifications would be advantageous for this role; and the successful candidate will work as part of a team to raise achievement and realise potential in all students through outstanding teaching, learning and support.
As a department we are looking to build upon our pre-existing links with external stakeholders and partners to further align our rich curriculum with opportunities for students to develop the relevant skills for intended Sport career pathways. As such the successful candidate will need strong communication and interpersonal skill, and will have up to date knowledge of the sport subject area and related current issues.
How to Apply
To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
Reasons to Join Us:
- We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
- We have a 3pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 2 Staff Wellbeing days per year.
- We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer pension contribution.
- Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
- We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
- We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme
- We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
- Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
- Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees
The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
Eccles Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.