Teacher of PE with Potential Leadership Opportunities

Ref: SCH-AAT-0191 9 day(s) remaining
Establishment: The Gatwick School Location: Crawley Salary: FTE: M1 £33,074.00 - UPS3 £50,470.00 Department: TEACH Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 24/05/2025 12:00 Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale Fringe | M1 - UPS3

The Role

An exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of PE has arisen.

 

Our School 

The Gatwick School is an all-through school to Year 11, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. 


Founded in 2014, our school is part of the Aurora Academies Trust and has approximately 400 students in primary and 600 in the secondary phase. 

Under new leadership since September 2023, the school has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family. 


At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition, which enables all to thrive. In this culture, all members of the TGS will have more chances, so they can have more choices in their future. 


The position 

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • are a passionate and energetic individual with a love for sports and a commitment to teaching
  • have qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent (ECTs, MPS, UPS are welcome to apply)
  • have a strong knowledge of your subject and the UK National Curriculum
  • are able to motivate, develop, and inspire pupils


In return for your commitment and dedication, we are pleased to offer:

  • fringe allowance
  • 2-week October half term
  • all-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development
  • exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
  • extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • Aurora Advantage Scheme - this provides many benefits including an On Demand GP, access to wellbeing services, high street discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential

Skills

CPD / Training
Further relevant professional studies
Desirable
Experience
Successful partnership working with other schools and/or academies, external agencies, and stakeholders
Essential
Teaching experience in more than one school
Desirable
Leadership
Ability to work effectively as part of the school team and with governors, trustees, pupils, guardians/carers, stakeholders and partners within, and beyond, the education sector
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and inspire pupils and to encourage parental engagement
Essential
Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice
Essential
Ability to develop a classroom environment ethos and structure for managing behaviour which enables pupils to become independent and self-managing
Essential
Ability to think creatively and to prioritise
Essential
A desire to embody the school values and ethos
Essential

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Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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The Gatwick School

23 Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9TP

Emily Sturt

The Gatwick School is an all-through school to Year 11, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. 

Founded in 2014, our school is part of the Aurora Academies Trust, and has approximately 400 students in primary and 600 in the secondary phase. 


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