TEACHER OF PE (MATERNITY COVER)

Location

PENWORTHAM GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Cop Lane , Penwortham , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 0SR
Tel: 01772 743399
School website: www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 801

Information

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent sports coach and classroom practitioner to join our Performance, Sport and Health Faculty. The successful applicant will be provided with the opportunity to work and develop alongside experienced colleagues. This post is suitable for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and passionate teacher of PE. The post holder will be expected to teach PE, Health and Social Care and Dance lessons across both Key Stages.

Penwortham Girls’ High School is a popular, oversubscribed school, graded as outstanding in every category in its 2024 Ofsted inspection.

Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 28th October 2024.
Interviews will be held later that week.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Ben Ward, Senior Assistant Headteacher on 01772 743399 or b.ward@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form and further details are attached in the job information pack, and available from the school website. Completed application form with covering letter should be returned by the deadline and marked FAO Business Manager

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.