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Teacher of PE and Games

Line Manager: Director of Sport

Required: April 2025

Hours: Full Time

Closing date: 2^nd December 2024, 12:00 noon

Interview date: 10^th December 2024

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to teach PE and Games within a highly successful Sports Department. Our major sports are netball, hockey and cricket; experience of coaching at least two of these to a high standard would be highly advantageous. The position offers an opportunity to join a motivated and committed team of Physical Education teachers, and a number of other colleagues with various areas of expertise.

The School seeks someone who can actively contribute to the continuing development of the subject, within both mixed and single sex classes. A full programme of Saturday and midweek fixtures is undertaken; a commitment to the extra-curricular life of the School will be essential.

For the right candidate, there is ample opportunity to take on departmental leadership roles in future.

The School

The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541. It houses the longest-serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022 and 2023. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King’s was proud to be declared ‘excellent in all areas’. There is a wide-ranging sport provision, and pupils reach national levels every year.

The Department

Physical Education, delivered by a committed team of specialists, is one of the cornerstones of the School in its mission to develop well-rounded and engaging young adults. Pupils are taught in mixed classes across the 8 – 18 age range by specialist staff; the department comprises eight full-time and four part-time members, who are dedicated to both the curricular and extra-curricular needs of the pupils. The School has a strong record of pupils gaining representative honours across a wide range of sports; we are proud of the students' achievements and believe strongly that they are well supported by highly motivated and qualified coaches. Although we are very proud of our elite sportsmen and women, we are also dedicated to supporting every pupil in the pursuit of achieving their potential.

Timetable, Induction and Training

The School operates a ten-day timetable cycle, consisting of 60 periods. Full-time members of staff teach 48 periods per cycle. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) receive a reduced timetable in their first two years for training and induction. Applicants without formal teaching qualifications will be considered for this position. The King’s School has a strong record of training and developing teachers in situ, and there are opportunities for further development at every level.

King’s supports unqualified teachers in achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the Post Graduate Certificate of Education qualification whilst working at the School, and the School is fully accredited to participate in the Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel ECT Programme. ECTs are provided with a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme which supports them in achieving Qualified Teacher Status.

Main Duties

The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties which the teacher may be required to perform:

• First-class coaching of core King’s sports (netball, hockey and/or cricket) for girls from Year 4 through to Year 13, in a manner appropriate to pupils’ abilities;
• Delivery of innovative academic teaching (BTEC, GCSE and A-Level) in a manner appropriate to pupils’ ages and abilities;
• Assessing and recording students' progress in accordance with departmental and School policies;
• Developing and sharing teaching and learning resources;
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings;
• Monitoring the work and progress of pupils, including those with specific learning needs;
• Participating in CPD to ensure coaching is up to date;
• Being proactive in exploring innovative ways of delivering Sport through the curriculum;
• Initiating and promoting links with Junior School where appropriate;
• Helping to promote partnership and links with organisations outside of King’s;
• Promoting the awareness of relevant career opportunities and experiences for students;
• Contributing to the extra-curricular life of the School through the Activities and Academic Enrichment Programme or other appropriate commitment, including fixtures after school and on weekends;
• Taking part in the pastoral life of the School as a Form Tutor or Cover Tutor;
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact;
• Any other tasks or responsibilities that may reasonably be assigned by the Headmaster.

Personal Profile

The successful candidate should have the following:

• A degree related to Sport or experience in the field of Sport;
• Experience of teaching at KS3-5;
• Experience of or willingness to deliver academic teaching of PE;
• Enthusiasm and passion for the subject, the School and the pupils;
• Dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners;
• Initiative and resourcefulness;
• Excellent written and oral communication, numerical and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organisational skills, able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload and remain professional at all times;
• Ability to deliver high standards, meeting all deadlines;
• Willingness to undertake further professional development;
• Further post-graduate qualifications, experience relating to PE and Games, and a PGCE / QTS are desirable.

Salary

The King’s School offers its own salary scale, details of which can be discussed at interview. The salary will be commensurate with the significance of this role in a leading HMC School and will depend on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
• Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Lunches;
• Parking.

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Applications

Candidates should apply through TES. A CV is not required.

Closing date for applications is Monday 2^nd December 2024 at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Tuesday 10^th December 2024.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to [email protected].

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.   In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out for short listed candidates only. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview.

IT Technician

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum according to experience

Line Manager: Deputy Head (Operations)

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a driven and proactive IT Technician to deliver a first-class IT support service to staff, students and other stakeholders. You will support the provision of safe, secure and reliable IT infrastructure and ensure the network, systems and School devices are working at optimum levels to enable efficiency of teaching and learning.

This exciting role will give the successful candidate ample opportunity to apply their expertise and skills in an educational setting, and to shape the IT provision within the School ensuring both pupils and staff can fully benefit from the opportunities that technology can bring to the classroom.

The School

The King’s School, Gloucester has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1541. It houses the longest-serving classroom in Europe and is held in high esteem amongst the local and wider community, winning Gloucestershire Independent School of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and being Highly Commended again in 2022. Following the 2022 ISI Inspection, King’s was proud to be declared ‘excellent in all areas’.

Main Duties

• Ensure equipment throughout the School is maintained in good working order and resolve any day-to-day problems as they arise;
• Manage the performance and maintenance of the School administration systems (e.g. iSAMS, MySchoolPortal) and other systems/platforms to ensure they meet the requirements of users and that their data is adequately managed;
• Monitor the use of IT throughout the School, ensuring access to the network and applications is suitably controlled and that cyber security provision is robust;
• Manage the maintenance of other IT operated through the network, e.g. telephone system, CCTV, website etc.;
• Ensure the use of IT and the network is appropriate and in accordance with the School’s Acceptable User Policy, ensuring suitable reports are made available to senior colleagues with responsibility for safeguarding;
• Provide technical support for staff and pupils as necessary;
• Provide staff with IT training when required;
• Help deliver and manage projects through the research, analysis and planning phase to the implementation and review of the project;
• Liaise with suppliers regarding existing contracts and look to facilitate future developments;
• Manage the inventory of software and hardware resources;
• Manage stock of consumables and distribute as necessary;
• Perform and check backups;
• Deal with arrangements for booking of IT resources and AV equipment for school events and functions and provide on-site support as required;
• Any other duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Deputy Head (Operations) or Headmaster.

Personal Profile

• Excellent proficiency in IT, including hardware configuration and diagnostics, network management, system implementation and control, system security and risk management;
• A desire to work in an educational environment;
• Enthusiasm, drive and a proactive attitude to cope with the many demands placed on this busy department;
• Outstanding customer care and the ability to work across the entire scope of the School;
• Excellent communication skills, able to work well within a small team and establish good working relationships with both staff and pupils;
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload effectively and manage colleague frustrations with tact and understanding;
• Be capable of showing initiative, including the ability to think ahead and work flexibly;
• A willingness to learn and develop as technology and best practice evolves;
• Prior experience of working in a school would be advantageous but training in school systems will be provided;
• Good to excellent knowledge of Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure/Entra ID/Office 365 platform, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive, Azure AD Sync;
• An IT-relevant qualification is desirable.

Hours of Work

The IT Technician shall work from 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break. This may vary on occasion to allow support for events at non-core times, and there may be other occasions when you are required to work, including evenings and weekends. Remuneration will be given for any additional hours worked.

Holidays

Holiday entitlement will be 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years of service.

Benefits

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
• Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
• Staff Wellbeing Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Lunches;
• Parking.

Click here for a copy of the Job Description

Applications

Candidates should apply through TES or by sending a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email to [email protected].  A CV is not required.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to [email protected].

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.   In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out for short listed candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview.