Teacher of PE with a Dance Specialism - Full-time

Woodlands; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary education institution in Folkestone is seeking a dedicated Female Teacher of PE with a Dance Specialism to provide maternity cover. The successful candidate will lead KS4 BTEC dance classes and KS3 PE while promoting a knowledge-rich curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with SEND. Excellent professional development, well-being initiatives, and a supportive work environment are available.

Benefits

Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare

Outstanding professional development

Regular wellbeing and social activities

Counselling and mental wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking with E chargers

Qualifications

• Dedicated to raising pupil attainment in a new growing school.
• Possess drive to overcome disadvantages in education.
• Value a knowledge-rich curriculum and support for SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Improve pupil progress and raise attainment.
• Ensure a supportive environment for all learners.
• Promote research-informed teaching practices.

Skills

Commitment to improving pupil progress

Engagement with research-informed teaching practices

Ability to support pupils with SEND

Job description

Turner Free School is looking to recruit an exceptional Female Teacher ofPE with a Dance Specialsim to Lead KS4BTEC dance for both year 10 and 11 classes as well as KS3 PE. The position is to cover a period of maternity for April 2026. A TLR is available to lead our Dance provision, depending on the candidate. We welcome applications from expert practitioners who are committed to our vision to create a school where all children thrive and knowledge matters. We believe in the power of direct instruction, micro-scripting, 'read alouds' and a knowledge-rich curriculum, and are unashamedly ambitious for what every child in our care can achieve. As such, our high standards of behaviour ensure that our teachers are free to focus on creating and delivering the very best lessons. This role provides an exciting opportunity to help shape our curriculum and provision throughout our new school.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• be dedicated to improving pupil progress and raising attainment
• possess the drive and determination to overcome disadvantage in a new and growing school, which requires an 'all-hands on deck' approach
• value our warm-strict environment, with silent transitions to support the well-being of our pupils with SEND
• engage with research-informed teaching practice
• believe that a knowledge-rich curriculum levels the playing field for all pupils

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools

• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
• Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
• Membership for all ECT, teaching and leadership staff to the Chartered College of Teaching
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Counselling and mental wellbeing support
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.