Teacher of Girls Physical Education

Location: Darlington, County Durham, North East England

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Salary: £170 - £250 per day

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Job Description

This role involves delivering high-quality physical education lessons specifically tailored for girls across a variety of age groups. The Teacher of Girls Physical Education plans, prepares, and delivers engaging and inclusive PE sessions that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and a positive attitude towards sport and health. The role requires maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, assessing pupil progress, and contributing to the overall development of the physical education curriculum. The postholder collaborates with colleagues to promote extra-curricular activities and supports the school’s wider educational objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver comprehensive physical education lessons designed to engage and motivate girls of varying abilities and ages.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the school’s curriculum and national guidelines.
• Assess, record, and report on pupils’ progress and attainment in physical education.
• Promote positive behaviour and ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Encourage participation in extra-curricular sports and physical activities, including organising and supporting school sporting events and competitions.
• Maintain appropriate resources and equipment, ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Support the pastoral care and personal development of pupils through physical education.
• Engage in professional development activities to keep abreast of current educational practises and PE teaching methodologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external organisations to enhance the physical education provision.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Physical Education, Sport Science, or a related discipline.

Education

• A good honours degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a closely related subject.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in physical education or teaching practise.

Experience

• Previous experience teaching physical education to girls in a school setting is essential.
• Experience planning and delivering lessons to a range of age groups and abilities.
• Involvement in organising or supporting extra-curricular sporting activities is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the national curriculum for physical education and current best practise in PE teaching.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage pupils, fostering a positive attitude towards physical activity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Competence in the use of educational technology and assessment tools relevant to PE.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional coaching qualifications or sports leadership awards.
• Experience working within a single-sex educational environment.
• First aid qualification.
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation relating to physical education.

Working Conditions

• Full-time temporary position based within a school environment in Darlington.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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