Key Role Information

Salary
M1 £34,398.00 to M6 £46,839.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
17/04/2026 10:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale - Fringe | M1 - M6
Department
TEACH
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you passionate about teaching PE and looking to inspire and motivate students/pupils?

The Gatwick School is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of PE on a permanent, full-time basis to continue inspiring young minds.

We are looking for an educator who can deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a positive learning environment, promoting teamwork, confidence and a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • you have Qualified Teacher Status
  • you have experience working in Key Stage 3 and 4 classes
  • you have a genuine passion for teaching
  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  • A supportive team who place our values of chances, choices, and culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • Fringe allowance
  • Two week half term
  • All-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development
  • Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on info@thegatwickschool.org.uk or 01293 538779.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Resilience, the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlinesessential
Demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive educationessential
Willingness to learn from others and both seek and take adviceessential
Excellent self-awareness and ability to manage selfessential
Excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation skills)essential
Ability to analyse and evaluate pupil data in order to set aspirational and challenging targets for individualsessential
Ability to think creatively and to prioritiseessential
Ability to develop a classroom environment ethos and structure for managing behaviour which enables pupils to become independent and self-managingessential
Ability to proactively engage with a range of external partners and networks

CPD / Training

Further relevant professional studies

Experience

Experience of effective implementation and use of ICT to innovate learningessential
Use of innovative approaches to the development of teaching and learning, including AfL and ICTessential
Proven track record in bringing about improvement in pupil outcomesessential
Experience of teaching a class or subject areaessential
Successful partnership working with other schools and/or academies, external agencies, and stakeholdersessential
Evidence of continuing professional developmentessential
Teaching experience in more than one school
Experience of Ofsted processes

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of SEN Code of Practiceessential
Understanding and application of school improvement principlesessential
Knowledge of curriculum and best practice in relation to the relevant key stage(s)essential
In depth knowledge of best practice in teaching and learning, including the use of ICT to support pupil achievementessential
In depth knowledge of best practice in teaching and learning, including the use of ICT to support pupil achievementessential
Thorough knowledge and understanding or national priorities and current developments

Leadership

Ability to work effectively as part of the school team and with governors, trustees, pupils, guardians/carers, stakeholders and partners within, and beyond, the education sectoressential
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and inspire staff and encourage pupil and parental engagementessential

Personal Attributes

A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethosessential
A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethosessential

Relevant Skills

Excellent interpersonal skillsessential

About Us

The Gatwick School opened in 2014 as an all-through primary and secondary school, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. We currently have over 1000 pupils in the school. In the secondary phase, we are four-form entry throughout Years 7-11, whilst our Primary phase is two-form entry from Reception to Year 6. Our pupils are drawn from Crawley, Horsham, East Sussex and Surrey.

Under new leadership since September 2023, the school has undergone rapid improvement, and has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family. At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. In our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024) Ofsted wrote “Pupils feel part of ‘one big family’ in this ambitious and unique all-through school”. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition, which enables all to thrive. In this culture, all members of the TGS will have more chances, so they can have more choices in their future.

The Gatwick School opened in 2014 as a unique all-through school serving both primary and secondary students. We currently educate over 1,000 pupils, with a two-form entry in our Primary phase (Reception to Year 6) and a four-form entry throughout Years 7 to 11 in our Secondary phase. As one of the few schools in the country offering continuous education from age 4 to 16, we take great pride in supporting our pupils’ academic journey and personal growth from early childhood through to young adulthood.

Under new leadership since September 2023, the school has undergone rapid improvement, and has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family.

At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. In our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024) Ofsted wrote “Pupils feel part of ‘one big family’ in this ambitious and unique all-through school”. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition.


‘I love working at TGS because it truly feels like one big family. It’s not often you find a workplace where, the support we give each other is so exceptional. We come together during challenging times and take time to celebrate the good moments as well. It makes it easy to show up every day when you have such a strong, caring team around you.’

Vicki Haridimou




The Gatwick School

Emily Sturt

esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk

23
Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9TP

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.