Teacher of PE

This role is suitable for both ECTs. The role involves delivering high-quality PE teaching that motivates learners, supports inclusion, and promotes positive behaviour and academic progress. You will also take on tutor responsibilities, contributing to students' pastoral care, PSHE delivery, and the wider life of the school community. In return, the school offers a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities for career development within EQUA Mead Learning Trust. Assess, track, and report on student progress, using data to inform teaching and support underachievement. Contribute positively to departmental planning, quality assurance, curriculum development, and wider school activities, including events and liaison. Engage fully in professional development, appraisal, and collaborative working to support continuous improvement.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we're looking for in an ideal candidate.

What the school offers its staff

We value a school community that is inclusive, kind and respectful.

We have high expectations in everything we do and want our students to feel safe but challenged so that they can thrive as well equipped and confident school leavers.

We believe all young people have immense potential and we are ambitious for all our learners, we deliver an ambitious curriculum which is well supplemented by a strong enrichment offer.

We are a hard working ambitious school who pride ourselves in providing the very highest quality of education possible. Students attend Lavington from a wide typically rural area, as a school of choice for many we know how important it is that we have the very highest expectations for the young people that attend.

We focus on maintaining a calm and orderly environment where students feel safe to challenge themselves and learn from passionate and knowledgeable specialist teachers. Lavington is a school where students enjoy their learning and embrace opportunities to take part in varied extra-curricular activities.

The behaviour of our students is excellent and there are clear boundaries and expectations for all students, students report that poor behaviour is rare and where it occurs it is dealt with quickly and effectively.

"Pupils behave well and this supports good learning. They are taught to be kind to others. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils value their teachers and say how much they help them to learn. There is a calm, orderly and friendly atmosphere in classrooms and around the school." Ofsted June 2023