Rockley Vacancies: BTEC Level 3 Sport Teacher

Rockley Academy is seeking to appoint a successful teacher, who has the ability to deliver outstanding lessons and training to inspire students to reach their potential, to their BTEC team from September 2017,

Rockley Academy - Teacher of BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure)

Location: Poole, Dorset
Reports to: BTEC Coordinator
Start date: 1st September 2017
Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 pa – DOE
Closing Date: 30th March 2017 (Midnight)

Working Pattern: 42 weeks per year (term time + 3 weeks) Interviews to be held: 3rd – 7th April 2017 Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17:00 Parents Evenings, Open Days on an adhoc basis.

Rockley Academy is part of the Rockley group, established in 1976. Our unique and dedicated BTEC Level 3 qualification in Sport (Outdoor Adventure) currently has 100 students registered across the the years and has been designed to enable students to build a career in the outdoor and leisure industry specialising in watersports.
We not only give our students the best of all worlds, we give them the world: Experience of work abroad, professional Instructor Qualifications that will allow them to work in 57 countries throughout the world. After completing the two-year BTEC L3 their options will be: 1. Direct to University 2. Foundation Degree 3. Employment in the Outdoor Adventure Industry with relevant NGB qualifications

Role and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Teach a variety of modules within the BTEC Level 3 course as allocated by the course coordinator
Vary teaching approaches in accordance with a variety of student needs
Provide effective feedback to students – to provide on going learning and development
Provide ideas and contribute to the design, delivery, future planning and development of the course curriculum
Organise and participate in relevant visits, field trips eg. Overnight residential trips
Participate as a team member in the development of teaching methods and strategies towards an ethos of continuous improvement

Essential Qualifications

Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification
A teaching qualification; Teaching in the Lifelong Learning sector (CTLLS minimum, preferably DTLLS or PGCE). Ideally have experience in delivering the BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) course including Anatomy, Physiology and Exercise Physiology. Work closely with other colleagues to respond to the needs of students.
A full UK driving licence held for at least 4 years

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

D1 minibus driving licence
Watersports / Outdoor Experience or Qualifications
Experience teaching Maths & English

Apply online here

Specification	Essential	Desired
Educational Experience	* Educated to degree level or equivalent in Sport/Physical Education * Qualified Teacher Status * Full Driving Licence	* Experience / NGB's in a variety of outdoor activities including; sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, mountain biking, walking, orienteering, skiing
Teaching Experience	Confidence in teaching pupils of all abilities Able to guide and develop students effectively using a variety of learning styles and techniques Work closely with colleagues in the preparation, assessment and monitoring of work	Experience of teaching BTEC Level 3 Sport Experience in working with the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme Experience teaching maths & English Knowledge of the current Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Sport (OutdoorAdventure) syllabus Knowledge of future proposals to the BTEC Level 3 scheme
Key Skills & Personal Qualities	Flexible & hardworking Motivated and adaptable with a passion for teaching Good and clear communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Able to work under pressue in a varied environment Ability work on own initiative Supportive and positive approach to teaching Energetic & enthusiastic Ability or willingness to use Information Learning Technology and other IT applications Good Interpersonal skills and able to work as a team
Motivation for role	To provide the best possible opportunities for students to succeed Commitment to take part in staff development and training
Other factors	Willingness to undertake training where necessary Confident with a high degree of motivation Commitment to equal opportunities A flexible attitude to working, willing to work occasional evenings, weekends and overnight on trips

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