Job Description

Teacher of Sport

Maternity Cover - 0.6

Start Date - September 2025 or as soon as possible following this date- subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check or a check against the DBS Update Service if registered

Contractual Terms - NJC Terms and Conditions for Teaching Staff in Sixth Form Colleges

Responsible to:

Curriculum Leader/ Head of Faculty

and Purpose:

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students of all backgrounds

Promote good progress and outcomes for all students

Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Be accountable to the Curriculum Leader/ Head of Faculty

Benefits

Health Assured

CPD

Free eye tests

Staff wellbeing activities

Free parking and cycle storage

Cares and kitchen

TCAT benefits - https://www.tcat.uk.com/benefits-of-working-for-tcat/

Application Deadline - 12 noob, 30 June 2025

Interviews are expected to be held w/c 7 July 2025

How to Apply

Download the application form from our website https://www.priestley.ac.uk/job-vacancies-at-priestley/ and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs).

Email your application to hr@priestley.ac.uk or, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to: HR Department, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are selected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution.

If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please email hr@priestley.ac.uk

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment in Education

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All policies regarding safeguarding can be found on our website www.priestley.ac.uk

Priestley College uses the Disclosure and Barring Service to assess all applicants and complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. For more details go to www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-

barring-service/about and for information relating to the DBS Update Service visit www.gov.uk/dbs-update- service. We also comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce (which must be shared with the HR Department within 28 days of its issue) or if already registered with the Update Service, provide their original certificate, and their registration number. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration of appointment.

Equality and Diversity

As an equal opportunities employer we aim to promote and maintain equality of opportunity. We monitor the diversity of applicants and would therefore ask you to support us in completing and returning our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Information will be treated in confidence and will only be used to assist our monitoring process.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to 49,725.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person