Teacher of PE (Second in Faculty)

At Marriotts our vision is for every single student to exceed their potential and to leave us with the qualifications, skills and attitudes that they need to move on to the next stage of their lives.

Judged as a ‘Good’ School by Ofsted in November 2021, Marriotts’ staff body is comprised of inspirational leadership, and excellent teaching and support staff who share our philosophy: Aim high, work hard, be kind.

We are currently looking to appoint a Teacher of PE (Second in Faculty) to join our outstanding PE Faculty. This is a full-time permanent appointment from 1st September 2024.

The PE lessons to be taught include:

• Core PE
• Level 2 BTEC Tech Award in Sport
• Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport & Physical Activity

The core purpose of the role of Second in Faculty is focused on the quality of education.  They will promote, support and develop an environment in which teachers are effective in their work, and students are motivated to learn.   The Second in Faculty plays a key role in raising standards of academic achievement, and in enabling students’ personal and social development.  With passion and enthusiasm for sport and inspiring and motivating students, the successful candidate will have strong relevant qualifications alongside the sporting ability to be able to teach PE, and enthusiasm and willingness to embrace additional extra-curricular activities, including both programmes in school and the local community competitive fixtures. This role is integral to the School's aim of ensuring that 'every lesson, every day is good or better'.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to progress their career, and will provide a good foundation for future career development.  This post attracts a TLR2b.

Our PE department benefits from high specification facilities, including Multi-Use Gaming Areas, Sports Hall, Olympic Standard Gymnastics and Trampolining Centre, 3G pitch and a full spec fitness suite.

Marriotts School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, medical check and satisfactory references. Marriotts School operates a strict Equal Opportunities Policy, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Please direct any queries, or send a completed Application Form together with a cover letter/personal statement outlining how you meet the Person Specification for this role, to: Mrs J Peary, Resources and Operations: j.peary@marriotts.herts.sch.uk

For any further information, an informal chat or if you would like to visit, please do contact Josh Lucy (Head of PE) on j.lucy@marriotts.herts.sch.uk.

• Salary:    £30,000-£41,000   -   NQT / MPS / UPS + TLR2b
• Employment type:   Full Time
• Key stage:  KS3, KS4, KS5 and Post 16
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2024, 1pm
• Interview date: tba
• Start date: September 2024