Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
Category: | Education / Training / Instruction | Recruiter Reference: | schooltalent/TP/119/875 |
URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | Edinburgh Academy Teacher Pay Scale - Commensurate with experience |
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Physical Education to join a thriving and high performing department that works across the whole school (3-18 years). Working primarily with the Senior School pupils, the role would suit a newly-qualified teacher as there is the potential for the role to become full-time in the 2025/26 Academic Year.
The ideal candidate will have achieved success in performing and/or coaching in at least one of our main sports: hockey, rugby, netball, tennis, athletics and cricket.
The role is available from August 2024.
Department background / information:
There are currently seven full-time teachers and two part-time teachers in the PE Department, who work across the whole School. All members of the Department teach across the age and ability range.
The whole school core PE curriculum consists of the following activities: Athletics, badminton, basketball, climbing, cricket, dance, dodgeball, football, golf, gymnastics, handball, health related fitness, hockey, netball, orienteering, pickleball, rounders, short tennis, tennis, swimming, touch rugby and volleyball.
The majority of Senior School core PE lessons take place at the Senior School campus, whereas academic PE lessons make full use of the whole school’s facilities across all campuses.
The Senior School facilities include a gym hall and a Strength and Conditioning Centre. Facilities at the Junior School campus comprise of gym hall and playing fields, including two Astroturf pitches; tennis courts; a separate sports centre which houses a large multi-purpose sports hall, fitness and weights and cardio rooms; dance studio; squash court and a climbing wall. There is also a state of the art indoor golf centre.
The School’s main playing fields are located at New Field, a short walk from the Senior School Campus, which include four rugby pitches and two full size Astroturf hockey pitches.
Please note we aim to interview shortlisted candidates during week commencing 25th March 2024.
Package DescriptionThe school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.
Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.
Our reward package includes:
The PE Department delivers core PE to our pupils, as well as teaching SQA National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher to students in S3 and above. An ability and willingness to work with pupils of all ages across the ability range is therefore necessary.
In addition to teaching timetabled Physical Education and Games, delivery of extra-curricular sessions is expected, as well as involvement with sports fixtures on Saturday mornings.
The ability to coach at least one of our core sports (hockey, rugby netball, cricket, athletics and tennis) to a high level would therefore be an advantage.
Also included are those duties and responsibilities associated with all teachers at the Edinburgh Academy:
Qualifications/Experience (E=Essential D= Desirable)
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.