Instructor of PE

Overview

£35,278 - £46,111 + excellent benefits

Instructors are fulfilled by making positive changes in young people. You will work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise self esteem. You will be resilient and dedicated; the rewarding outcomes come from the progress you enable for each pupil. Witherslack Group provides support from in house psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals, with well resourced school environments and ongoing development opportunities.

Luxborough Court School is a brand new, purpose built facility registered for 150 pupils aged 5-19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Facilities include a large sports hall, a bespoke 6th form suite and multiple spaces for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support, plus extensive outdoor space and multiple play areas.

Location: good public transport connections via Chigwell Station (Central Line) and proximity to the M11/J4.

What we do for you

We reward hard work with a competitive salary and benefits package in the education sector. You will have the opportunity to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people. Benefits include:

• Training: full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: entitlement aligned with school holidays
• Progression: many head teachers and leaders promoted from within the group
• Flexible benefits: adjustable life insurance and other options
• Contributory pension scheme: matched up to 5%
• Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover and discounts
• Quality working environments and facilities
• Refer a friend scheme: £2,000 bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver vocational and academic PE/Sport Science qualifications
• Instruct children across all key stages
• Work with children with SEN, preferably in a SEN setting
• Engage pupils, relate subject matter to individual learners and build strong relationships
• Contribute to department development and classroom delivery

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience instructing children across all key stages
• Experience working with children with SEN, preferably in a SEN setting
• Ability to lead and deliver vocational and academic PE/Sport Science qualifications

Safeguarding & Equality

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search
• We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Additional information

For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view policies, please refer to the Parents and Carers section of the school site. We are the highest Ofsted rated provider in the country for special education and care.