Teacher of Physical Education

• Pay Scale: MPS 1 - 6
• Salary: £34,398 - £46,839 per annum
• Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week
• Commencement: 1^st September 2026

Come join us at The Hathaway Academy!  We are an Ofsted rated GOOD Academy in Grays, Essex and a part of Academy Transformation Trust.   

About this Role

Are you a creative, inspiring, and dynamic Teacher of Physical Education or looking to start your career in this specialism?  Are you committed to delivering an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum? Our PE department are looking for a Teacher of Physical Education to help inspire our students and ensure they reach their full potential. 

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking individual, with a real drive to enhance students’ experience of Physical Education. We are seeking an ambitious professional with the ability to teach across the key stages, and join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. As a key member of the team, you will play a lead role in curriculum development alongside progressing and enhancing the teaching practice of others within the academy and beyond. We are keen to secure a high calibre teacher who can make a telling contribution to our forward-looking team. 

The department is part of a well led, mutually supportive PE team; there is a very strong commitment to improving standards. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by our teaching and learning team including Lead Practitioners and a strong SLT. 

About Us:

Our mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for our pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to our staff who are key to our success. We believe that every child does matter and that confidence is at the heart of their successful achievement. Our way of working is to build trust through high quality working relationships, which engages pupils and all those involved in their learning, thereby giving them the confidence to achieve successful outcomes. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of the Hathaway family and will benefit from working with the most wonderful pupils and alongside experienced, friendly and welcoming staff members.  In addition, you will also be able to access continuing Professional Development.

About Academy Transformation Trust:

The Hathaway Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there.  Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people.  Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident.  We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

Academy Transformation Trust has an Employee Benefit Platform called Vivup where many things can be accessed such as:

• Home and Electronics - This benefit helps you spread the cost of a huge range of technology and home appliances from Currys PC World and John Lewis and Partners. Orders are placed directly with the retailer and delivered straight to your door  
• Cycle to Work - Save up to 42% on the latest cycling equipment to help save on your commute to work.  
• Bike Shop - Outside of Cycle to Work, bikes for the whole family, children’s bikes, components and bikes over £1,000, where you can spread the cost.
• Lifestyle Savings - Access a huge range of discounts across the UK’s major retailers including technology, fashion, supermarkets, travel and much more! 
• Vivup highfive - Our organisation’s own recognition platform is an easy new way to recognise colleagues’ hard work, achievements and milestones all you have to do is download the APP.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential, impartial assistance to help you in times of need including a 24/7 help line   

Why not come and join the Hathaway family and make a difference.

For Further information and to apply online, please see our application pack.

Closing date: Tuesday 19^th May 9:00am we may close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Interview date: we will be conducting interviews as an ongoing basis as applications are received.

The Hathaway Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025.  We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.  We are open to Flexible Working.