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Job Title – Director of Sport

School/Organisation – Bognor Regis Community College

Details – We wish to appoint a committed and innovative teacher to lead the college's sports specialism from April 2009. Our specialist college status sits at the heart of BRCC and will be central to our further movement as a centre of learning under a £39m BSF rebuild opening in 2010. Bognor Regis Community College has 1500 students on roll, aged 11-18. It is an extended school used by over 5000 learners every week. This post provides an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious colleague to help shape the future of learning in our community.

Contact – If you are passionate about learning, determined to build relationships with young people, committed to working with the full range of students' needs and talents, and keen to work in a forward-looking school, please request further details from Sue Palmer, email spalmer1@wsgfl.org.uk or by telephone on 01243 871012.

Closing date – November 26 with interviews on December 2

Job Title – Teacher of Physical Education

School/Organisation – Guildford County School

Details – Guildford County School is a successful Foundation comprehensive school, averaging 70% 5+ A* - C grades over the last five years, with a dedicated staff, confident students and supportive parents. The school has specialist music college status, has received a very good Ofsted report, and is constantly looking to improve and develop in all areas. We are seeking to appoint from January 2008 a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher of physical education to teach students throughout the school to 'A' level. NQT applicants welcome.

Contact – Please telephone or email the Headteacher's PA, Nicola Evans, for further details on 01483 504089 or email: pa@guildfordcounty.co.uk

Closing date – Tuesday November 25

Job Title – Head of Physical Education (Maternity cover for one year)

School/Organisation – Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts. Croydon

Details –We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, well qualified and committed professional to fill the above post. We would prefer the successful candidate to join us from January 2009 in order to provide a suitable handover period before the post holder begins her leave in February.
Westwood provides a fully comprehensive education for girls aged 11-16, excellent sports facilities, a rich and diverse community with a strong ethos and continual improvement in results at both KS3 and KS4

Salary –TLR2c £5,920

Contact –or information pack please contact Mrs Pat Stannard, Principal's PA, on 0208 653 1661, fax 0208 771 6573, email pstannard@westwood.croydon.sch.uk.
Brochure available on www.westwood.croydon.sch.uk

Closing date – Monday November 24

Job Title – Teacher of Physical Education

School/Organisation – Woodlands Community College. Southampton

Details – We are seeking to appoint a PE Teacher for January 2009. This is a fixed term post until 31st August 2009. You will be teaching both PE and dance as well as having the opportunity to teach our year 7 competency based curriculum. The department is strong with a supportive ethos, and our facilities are outstanding. This is a popular school with a rising roll, in a new building. The post offers an exciting career opportunity for the right candidate. You will have the opportunity to achieve significant career development as you prepare for further promotion. The post would suit an NQT. We offer continuous development and improvement, excellent opportunities for career progression, comprehensive induction and professional learning and a purpose-built nursery on site

Salary – Main pay scale or main pay scale + TLR2

Contact – Woodlands Community College, Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton SO18 5FW. Tel: 02380 463303, fax 02380 462342, or email info@woodlands.southampton.sch.uk

Closing date – Friday November 21

Job Title – Teacher of Physical Education

School/Organisation – The Harefield Academy. Northwood Way. Harefield. Uxbridge. Middlesex. UB9 6ET

Details –A permanent, full-time teacher of physical education is required for January or April 2009. The Harefield Academy moved into new state-of-the-art buildings in September 2008. The Harefield Academy is an ambitious community school determined to recruit and retain the best staff. Our focus is to ensure that within our totally inclusive environment every young person is successful in their own right. Our focus is on sport, health and wellbeing and all aspects of academic study including visual and performing arts. We are now looking to recruit for the above position.
We wish to appoint a colleague who has the ability to deliver BTEC, GCSE and A Level programmes, is passionate about learning and teaching, enjoys working with young people, is highly motivated, has excellent skills to enthuse and motivate children of all abilities and needs and is a team player. We offer the opportunity to work with students who are open, friendly, honest and direct. We also offer professional, friendly and supportive staff, excellent professional and career development, exciting curriculum developments at KS3, KS4 and KS5 and individual laptops for all teaching staff. Enthusiasm and commitment are pre-requisites as is a willingness to play an active role in the life of the Academy.

Contact – Application forms and further details are available from The Harefield Academy Human Resources Department, quoting reference number THA36. Telephone 01895 827862 or email phil.bassill@theharefieldacademy.org. Completed application forms should be returned to Dr Phil Bassill, Vice Principal, Director of Resourcing and Business Development, The Harefield Academy, Northwood Way, Harefield, UB9 6ET.

Closing date – November 7

Job Title – Teacher of PE

School/Organisation – Saint George’s Church of England School. Meadow Road. Gravesend. Kent. DA11 7LS

Details – A teacher of PE is required for January 2009. Saint George’s C of E School is a successful, innovative and oversubscribed comprehensive school. We require an enthusiastic teacher of PE with energy, vision and creativity to join our dedicated and supportive team at this exciting time. Experience of BTEC would be helpful and a commitment to extra curricular activities is essential.

Salary – Main pay scale or main pay scale + TLR2

Contact – Contact us to request further details and an application form. Email dhariwalj@saintgeorgescofe.kent.sch.uk or visit our website www.saintgeorgescofe.kent.sch.uk

Closing date – October 24. Candidates will be invited for interview week commencing October 27

Job Title – Teacher of Girls PE (Temporary until August 31 2009)

School/Organisation – South Leeds High School. Old Run Road. Leeds. LS10 2JU

Details – South Leeds High School is an inclusive school where the needs and aspirations of all its members will have the highest value in securing a successful future. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, which is fairly traditional at key stage 3 with students following the National Curriculum. All students follow programmes of study in English, mathematics and science leading to assessment at the end of the key stage through national testing. Required on a temporary basis from January 2009 or sooner if possible, a suitably qualified teacher of girls PE to teach across all ages and ability ranges. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced criminal records disclosure.

Salary – Main pay scale or main pay scale + TLR2

Contact – For more information and to apply, visit our website or contact Emma Castle at Hays Education on 0113 244 8644 or emma.castle@hays.com

Closing date – October 17. Interviews to be held w/c October 20

Job Title – Teacher of Girls Games & PE

School/Organisation – Wycliffe College. Stonehouse. Gloucestershire. GL10 2JQ

Details – A well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed teacher is required to join a highly successful and well-resourced department for January or April 2009. The competence to contribute to all team games for girls and particularly to coach hockey to a high standard is essential. There may be the opportunity at a later date for suitable candidates to teach GCSE and/or A level physical education. The post would suit an experienced teacher seeking new challenges or an NQT looking for a stimulating first position. DfES approved NQT programme.

Contact – Contact the Head's secretary by email on rlw@wycliffe.co.uk or by telephone on 01453 822432 for further details and an application form.

Closing date –Monday Oct 13 with interviews on Wednesday October 15

Job Title – PE Teacher

School/Organisation – Oasis Academy Enfield

Details – The Academy is a new purpose-built school for 11-19 year olds in Enfield Lock, which opened in September 2007. Specialising in Business and Enterprise, our mission is 'Learning Together, Succeeding Together'. The ethos of the Academy is rooted in the core beliefs and values of the Christian faith. We therefore seek to model inclusion and compassion in our learning community, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented PE teacher, who is committed to motivating and inspiring students towards the highest possible levels in PE. The successful candidate will work in the Academy and join the Enfield PE and School Sport Partnership team and have the unique opportunity to work in a cluster of schools, establishing and developing high quality physical education. There is excellent CPD support and successful candidates will be able to develop their skills in all areas of the curriculum.

Salary – TLR 2 + 2 SPN points

Contact – Further information is available from Sue Radford (Office Manager) on 01992 655 400 or email sue.radford@oasisenfield.org For information about Oasis Academy Enfield see the school website www.oasisacademyenfield.org

Closing date – Monday October 13

Job Title – School Sports Co-Ordinator and Further Education Co-Ordinator

School/Organisation –Oldbury College of Sport. Upper Site. Pound Road. Oldbury. B68 8NE

Details – Oldbury School Sport Partnership has been operating since 2003. We have an excellent team of staff who support 9 secondary schools and 50 primary and special schools in South Sandwell. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual who will be committed to meeting the Government’s PSA target (currently at 81% for the SSP) and the five hour offer. Candidates will be expected to work with youngsters in the 5-19 age range. The post will require the School Sport Co-ordinator to work with a large secondary school (2000 on roll), its 8 cluster primary schools, the local Sandwell College and sixth form schools to ensure the 16-19 range are also working towards/exceeding the government target. This will require the individual to have a good knowledge of physical education across all key stages. You will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of young people towards the '5 hour offer'.

Contact – Application forms and further details are available to download from www.ocos.sandwell.sch.uk/ (links, OCoS jobs) or by contacting Debbie Mills, Schools Personnel Officer, Oldbury College of Sport, Upper Site, Pound Road, Oldbury. Tel: 0121 544 7521 ext 231. E-Mail debbie.mills@ocos.sandwell.sch.uk

Closing date – Oct 13 Noon. Interview date Oct 24

Job Title – Director of Specialism

School/Organisation – Longcause Community Special School. Longcause. Plympton St Maurice. Plymouth PL7 1JB

Details – Longcause Community Special School has recently been designated a Specialist Sports College and is at an exciting stage of development. With a highly successful OFSTED report in May 2007, the school is developing as a local and regional resource for PE and Sport and we are offering an exceptional opportunity in this new and highly influential role. We are seeking an excellent, creative and inspirational PE specialist teacher with proven management skills to lead our specialist work at Longcause, with partner schools and in the community. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Management Team to promote this new role and achieve outstanding success as a Specialist Sports College

Salary – TLR 2 + 2 SPN points

Contact – For further details and an application form please contact Julie Alderson on the above address or on 01752 336881 or email: longcause.school@plymouth.gov.uk

Closing date – October 3

Job Title –Further Education Sports Co-Ordinator

School/Organisation – Bournville College. Birmingham

Details – Bournville College, based in the southwest of Birmingham, we are dedicated to the needs of our large and diverse student population. With a budget of more than £22 million and an outstanding body of staff, we are well placed to help our students to succeed. We've created a lively, supportive and welcoming atmosphere for staff and students alike. We require a part-time further education sports co-ordinator for a fixed ferm until 31/8/09 in the first instance - 15 hours per week

Salary – £7,488.49 - £13,564.11

Contact – A recruitment pack can be downloaded from www.bournville.ac.uk or telephone the recruitment line on 0121 483 1058

Closing date – September 26

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