Teacher of PE

SPECIALIST PE TEACHER (PRIMARY SCHOOLS)

DOWNHAM FEOFFEES PRIMARY ACADEMY & THE LANTERN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Required from September 2024

This is a full-time, permanent role

Salary: Main/Upper National Teacher Pay Scale

We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated PE teacher to work across our two Meridian Trust primary schools in Ely - Downham Feoffees Primary Academy and The Lantern Primary School. This is a brilliant opportunity for a teacher with a PE background working to enhance our specialist primary PE provision. Our PE curriculum includes Games, Dance, Gym, Athletics, Health and Fitness, Fundamentals, Swimming and Outdoor Adventurous Activities. Our family of schools provides exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff. We welcome applications from both Early Career and experienced teachers. The role may also have the potential for specialist PE teaching at our nearby primary schools in the South Cambridgeshire area.

The opportunity:

• Working in schools where staff and children are passionate about Physical Education - the enthusiasm and passion for PE and Sport is evident for all to see


• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff


• Working in high-attaining schools with high aspirations for our children


• Innovative and creative teaching methods


The ideal candidate:

• QTS teaching qualification with interest in career development


• Possesses outstanding communication skills and works successfully in teams


• Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons


• A thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues


Benefits of working for us include:

As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to develop your career. As well as the above we also offer:

• Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian Learning


• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support


• Unlimited cycle to work scheme


• Free annual eye tests


To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

The Lantern Community Primary School and Downham Feoffees Primary Academy are both busy and vibrant primary schools located within the beautiful historic city of Ely. In both schools, you will quickly feel the friendly and positive ethos and our children's learning experiences are facilitated by our bright, modern school buildings within lovely surroundings. Our shared curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. The Lantern and Downham Feoffees Primary Schools are proud of the part that they play in the local community and aim to shine their lights into the communities they serve.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th May 2024

Interviews from: Friday 17th May 2024

Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made - early applications are recommended.

For more information about the role or to arrange a visit to our schools, please contact Senior HR Officer (Primary Recruitment) - email address is cday@meridiantrust.co.uk or telephone Caroline Day on .

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.


• QTS teaching qualification with interest in career development


• Possesses outstanding communication skills and works successfully in teams


• Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons


• A thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
  
  As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to develop your career. As well as the above we also offer:


• Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian Learning


• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support


• Unlimited cycle to work scheme


• Free annual eye tests


To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

The Lantern Community Primary School and Downham Feoffees Primary Academy are both busy and vibrant primary schools located within the beautiful historic city of Ely. In both schools, you will quickly feel the friendly and positive ethos and our children's learning experiences are facilitated by our bright, modern school buildings within lovely surroundings. Our shared curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. The Lantern and Downham Feoffees Primary Schools are proud of the part that they play in the local community and aim to shine their lights into the communities they serve.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk