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Kings’ School Teacher of PE information pack
Letter from the Headteacher
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the post of Teacher of PE at Kings’ School,
Winchester. I hope this information clearly sets out the qualities we
expect from our teaching staff, the exciting opportunities on offer and
provides you with a sense of what makes this such a special school.
We have the highest aspirations for every pupil because we know the
impact that a first class education can have on the future of each
individual pupil.
Kings’ has reputation for academic excellence, caring and personalised
pastoral support and an extensive extra-curricular provision. This holistic
provision ensures we develop and instil a sense of character and
independence in our pupils.
Kings’ is highly ambitious, with a continuous drive to be even better.
Our ambition is to build on our considerable success by further
improving the quality of learning and outcomes for all pupils. Closing Date: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Your application should specifically explain how your experience to date Interview Date(s): Friday 7th May 2021
matches the requirements set out in the person specification and explain
how you will lead and develop the key areas as set out in this pack. Job Start Date: September 2021
If you would like to visit the school, or have an informal conversation, Contract/Hours: Full time
please do contact the school.
Salary Details: MPR/UPR depending on experience
Yours faithfully,
Location of Role: Kings’ School, Winchester
Dr James Adams, Headteacher
Contact e-mail address: recruit@kings-winchester.hants.sch.uk
Introduction to our school Kings’ is an oversubscribed, happy and successful 11-16 Community School with 1,744 pupils, serving the city of Winchester and the surrounding area. It has been judged as “Outstanding” by OFSTED on 4 consecutive occasions. We take great pride in the very high standards achieved by our pupils – they leave us as happy, well-qualified, confident and well-motivated young citizens and we are delighted that so many go on to excel in local sixth-forms and at colleges and universities. As a school, we are motivated by a sense of the moral seriousness of what schools do; by a conviction that education, while important, should also be enjoyable; by a belief that schools should be inclusive communities in which everyone is equally valued; and by a determination that each one of us will become the very best person that we can be. The facilities at the school are excellent and well spaced across a large campus, with significant investment made recently in technology to support teaching and learning. The Sports Centre has some of the best sporting facilities in Hampshire, with Astroturf pitch, a climbing wall and a swimming pool on site. The facilities at Kings’ are also open to the public outside school hours and are currently utilised by several clubs and organisations in the area. Kings’ is the lead school for the Winchester Teaching School Alliance (WTSA) working closely with primary and secondary schools in Winchester, special schools, Peter Symonds 6th Form College, The University of Winchester and Hampshire Local Authority. Working in partnership, our aim is to improve provision and outcomes for all the children in school. At Kings’ we are absolutely committed to the principle that every child matters, every day. We pride ourselves in placing a strong emphasis on the concept of the school as a family, where we recognise the importance of the individual, but at the same time are sympathetic and understanding of the needs of others.
Kings’ School Values
At Kings’ School, everyone works together. Knowing that all human beings are
equally and infinitely valuable and that they have equal rights and equal dignity,
UNA LABORANTES we promote respect, kindness and courtesy. We aim to enjoy our learning and to
‘Working Together’ care for, and protect, every member of the school family. We respect high
achievement, whatever form it takes.
• At Kings’ School, we value mutual respect and tolerance, through our good
behaviour and our fair, objective attitude to those of all faiths and beliefs;
through relationships based on kindness and courtesy; through our support of
those with different needs and abilities; through our inclusive attitude to one
and all, irrespective of age, race, disability, creed, sexuality or gender. We
nurture a culture of friendship, honesty and generosity.
• At Kings’ School, we value democracy and individual liberty through a culture
which celebrates our diversity and teaches about responsibilities, rights,
personal integrity, duties and citizenship; through numerous opportunities to
voice our opinions; through the promotion of resilience and self-control;
through the achievement of the highest academic standards and levels of
personal development; through the vast number of clubs and extra-curricular
activities; through the opportunities to participate in off-site visits and trips;
through the wide range of subject choices available.
• At Kings’ School, we value the rule of law through our traditional ethos and
clearly set boundaries, which keep us all safe; through a shared understanding
of a classroom and school-wide code of conduct; through the accountability
and enthusiasm demonstrated by all our governors, teaching and support
staff, parents, guardians, carers and pupils; through wearing our uniform with
confidence and pride.
We encourage active, healthy lifestyles and care for our environment. We know
that schools are serious, purposeful places but we also believe that being at
school should be enjoyable. We are optimistic and creative – we believe that the
future can be better than the past and that we each have a responsibility to
make sure that it is.
Peter Norfolk OBE - British wheelchair tennis player and Paralympian sharing some insights
OFSTED MAY 2014
Teaching is consistently of a very high Governors are passionately
quality. Teachers are knowledgeable committed to providing effective and
and enthusiastic about their subjects. strategic leadership so that the school
They know their students very well will continue to develop. They bring a
and continually challenge them to wealth of skills and knowledge to their
achieve their best. roles.
Students are very proud of their Students in the resource base with
school. They enjoy their learning and physical disabilities and others with
want to do well. They work together special educational needs also make
exceptionally well and help each other outstanding progress. This is because
to learn. of the excellent support they are
given and the rich range of
Behaviour in lessons and around the experiences they are offered.
school is outstanding. Students show
high levels of respect and courtesy to
each other and to adults. They feel
very safe in school. They ask each
other questions, listen well to each
other and help one another to think
more deeply.
The leadership of the headteacher and
other leaders is outstanding. There is
a determined focus on continuing to
improve the quality of teaching and
of the educational experiences
offered to the students.
The very wide range of subjects,
together with exciting additional
activities, promotes students’ spiritual,
moral, social and cultural
development exceptionally well.
Comments from Staff
What do you really like about Kings, what makes it special ?
“The facilities available for pupils and the togetherness of staff “There is a wonderful ethos of mutual support. A positive working
in ensuring we offer the very best for our pupils.” environment that we are all working towards the same goal. Staff are
professional and hard-working - they want the best for the school and its
“For such a big school, there is a real sense of community about pupils.”
the staff team and the feeling that everyone is there for
everybody else, regardless of department. Overwhelmingly, the “There's so much. There's a wonderful connection between and among pupils
pupils are exceptional and really invested in the ‘Una and colleagues. I like the friendliness and welcoming feel in the school. This is
Laborantes’ ethos of the school.” something visitors often comment on.”
“Kings' itself as a physical school is incredible. The facilities are “A strong community which has a lot of support for the whole pupil and not
second to none.” just academic emphasis.”
“Opportunities for students. Ambitious staff. Excellent setting, “Extensive extra-curricular activities enabling all pupils to feel successful.”
location and well looked after environment.”
“I like that the staff are a very cohesive unit who all share the
same expectations of students and each other. The very high
standards that we have for students with regards to academia,
sport and uniform. The school has a very energised environment
and there is a real sense of potential and eagerness to learn in
students.”
“I genuinely mean it when I say that Kings' is the best place I
have ever worked.”
Job Description
We are looking for a candidate that can demonstrate a recent passion for teaching
and learning who has a real passion for teaching PE to both KS3 & KS4 pupils.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Plan and teach a consistently good standard of lesson, making sure that pupils
make sustained progress over time
• Teaching lessons that meet the different needs of all pupils in the lesson
• Improve outcomes for all pupils.
• Promote the safeguarding the welfare of all pupils.
• To continue to invest in own continual professional development, taking
responsibility for own improvement by engaging actively in the performance
review process.
• Ensure that high expectations are communicated effectively.
JOB TITLE:
Teacher of PE, Kings’ School
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head of PE, Kings’ School
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The teacher of PE is responsible for delivering consistently high
standards of lessons, that are challenging and engaging whilst
ensuring that pupils make excellent progress in class.
Teacher of PE
Purpose: Responsibilities:
As a member of the school’s PE team to Strategic and operational priorities • There are opportunities to work
support the Head of PE by delivering To ensure that pupils make excellent independently or develop thinking skills
quality teaching to the pupils of the school progress in classes taught, and that they resulting in pupils making progress.
by: enjoy them • Pupils’ work is regularly marked and/or
assessed, as appropriate.
• Modelling and upholding the school To plan and teach lessons to a • Progress and next steps for improvement
ethos and values consistently good standard, such that: are shared with pupils and parents to
• Modelling the highest standards of enable pupils to ensure effective learning.
professional conduct • Pupils make sustained progress over • Teaching makes effective use of feedback
• Ensuring the very best academic time. including questioning and written targets.
outcomes for every pupil • Teaching is inclusive and meets the • Pupils know how to improve and learn
• Ensuring the well-being and needs of different groups. from their mistakes.
development of every pupil • Teaching is matched to the individual • Teaching makes appropriate and effective
• Forming good working relationships starting points of pupils. use of key vocabulary and number.
with other staff in the department and • Learning Behaviours have a direct • Teaching effectively models correct use of
around the school impact on progress. literacy and numeracy.
• Promote good progress and outcomes • High expectations are communicated
by pupils effectively.
• Demonstrate good subject and • Pupils are actively engaged and have a
curriculum knowledge • Additionally:
positive attitude toward their learning. • To be a form tutor, supporting the
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons • Teaching utilises well-judged resources
• Make accurate and productive use of academic, social, moral spiritual and
which leads to progress. cultural development of pupils in their
assessment • Teachers and other staff impart
• Manage behaviour effectively to care
knowledge, skills and support learning • To make a substantial contribution to
ensure a good and safe learning effectively.
environment the enrichment programme and/or to
• Pupils of all abilities are appropriately cross-curricular and extracurricular
• Fulfil wider professional challenged.
responsibilities work
• Pupils are motivated and enthused.
Person Specification Teacher of PE at Kings’ School Winchester Person Specification Teachers are key figures in the life of our school and must command the respect of, and demonstrate the highest levels of personal integrity to, the entire community. She or he will be a resilient team player who embraces the values of the school. In addition, it is likely that the successful candidate will demonstrate all or most of the following: Qualifications • Degree level qualification or equivalent; • Demonstration of professional qualification(s) in a relevant field or relevant experience. Skills and Attributes • Demonstrates personal dynamism, energy and enthusiasm; • Is adept at working at both a strategic and operational level; • Genuine belief in the school's core purpose; • Is passionate about the whole child; • Has a relentless optimism about what our school, staff and pupils can achieve; • A deep understanding of how to get the best from people • A desire to be involved in all aspects of the life of our school. Experience • An effective teaching career, with a track record of excellent exam outcomes for all pupils, regardless of background or learning needs. • If NQT or student, good references from training establishment and/or placements schools • A secure knowledge of good practice for child protection • Clear understanding and track record on leadership and management of people, and how to enable them to thrive in their roles.
Person Specification
Teacher of PE at Kings’ School Winchester
A Qualification and Professional Development C Personal Qualities
Able to build and maintain quality relationships through interpersonal and A/I/R
communication skills
Qualified teacher stautus A
Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower individuals to achieve A/I/R
Degree or equivalent A challenging goals
Evidence of safeguarding training A/I To be passionate about the development of the whole child, believe that every A/I/R
child can and will succeed, and will nurture and sustain the inclusive ethos of
B Knowledge and Experience
the school
Clear understanding of what it takes to work in an outstanding school to deliver A/I/R Be a consistent and positive role model and be a highly effective and respected A/I/R
the vision of the school ambassador for the school
Good understanding of the statutory basis of the curriculum (impact, intent, A/I/R An inspirational teacher who has the unqualified enthusiasm, drive, tenacity A/I/R
implementation) in a secondary school and how it be realised so all pupils are and ambition to deliver outstanding lessons
successful, including those who are more vulnerable Demonstrate a capacity to be a strong presence and to cultivate a climate of A/I/R
high expectations, creative thinking, innovation and risk-taking
Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with parents and pupils A/I Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment aimed at making a positive A/I/R
difference to all our children and young people
A proven track record of the effective implementation of a range of behaviour A/I Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, including modelling the A/I/R
management strategies schools values and vision
Inspire trust and confidence across the school and community A/I/R
Detailed understanding of current educational issues and initiatives A/I/R
Think analytically and creatively and demonstrate initiative in solving problems A/I
Record of using data and external guidance (e.g. Local Authority, Ofsted etc.) in A/I/R Ability to demonstrate high standards of performance and to be able to A/I
the development, delivery and evaluation of improvement strategies evidence personal development based on lessons learnt and constructive
feedback
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting physical and emotional health A/I/R Demonstrate resilience and optimism A/I/R
and well-being of young people
Ability to promote Kings’ School and its values both within the school and the A/I/R
wider community
A proven track record of exceptional outcomes in your own teaching A/I/R
D Confidential Reference
Positive recommendation from all referees, including current employer RApplication Procedure
Candidates should complete the application form
and return it so that it is received no later than
midday on Tuesday 27th April 2021
Kings’ School
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5PN
Telephone 01962 861161
E-mail address:
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