PE Teacher at Hamstead Hall Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HHA/02088
  Location
Craythorne Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1HL
  Contract Type
Maternity Cover
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
  Closing Date
9:00am, Fri 8th May, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
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About this Role

Reports to: SLT Link

Location: Hamstead Hall Academy

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract: Maternity Cover| Full Time

Inspire. Challenge. Transform lives.

Hamstead Hall Academy is a diverse, vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to providing an excellent education for every student. As part of a forward-thinking Trust, we are focused on raising aspirations, delivering high-quality teaching and learning, and ensuring every young person is supported to achieve their full potential.

We are proud of our strong sense of community, high expectations and commitment to continuous improvement. At Hamstead Hall, staff work collaboratively to create a safe, purposeful and ambitious learning environment where students are encouraged to succeed both academically and personally.

Why this role stands out 

  • Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative teaching team 

  • Strong focus on high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development 

  • A school culture built on high expectations, inclusion and respect 

  • Excellent CPD and ongoing professional development opportunities 

  • The chance to make a real impact on student progress and outcomes 

  • Supportive leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing and development 

The role

We are seeking a committed and passionate Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across your subject area. You will play a key role in ensuring students experience a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, enabling them to make strong progress and achieve their best.

You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing effective lessons, while contributing to the wider life of the academy and supporting whole-school improvement priorities.

Key responsibilities

  • Teaching, learning and curriculum delivery

  • Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners 

  • Set clear learning objectives and use these to plan effective sequences of learning 

  • Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum 

  • Create a positive, purposeful classroom environment where students feel safe and supported 

  • Use a range of teaching strategies to engage and motivate learners 

  • Use ICT effectively to enhance teaching and learning, including remote delivery where required 

  • Set meaningful homework to consolidate and extend learning 

  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with academy expectations 

Assessment and progress

  • Assess students’ progress accurately and use this to inform planning 

  • Provide clear, timely and constructive feedback to support improvement 

  • Track and monitor student progress using academy systems 

  • Identify students who require additional support or intervention 

  • Support students in reflecting on and improving their own learning 

  • Contribute to reporting on student progress to parents and carers 

Planning and professional responsibilities

  • Produce effective short and long-term planning in line with academy policy 

  • Contribute to departmental planning and curriculum development 

  • Support the Head of Department with improvement priorities 

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to enhance learning 

  • Participate in CPD, training and appraisal processes 

  • Attend staff meetings, parents’ evenings and school events as required 

  • Promote the ethos, values and vision of the academy at all times 

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher preferably female), who is committed to making a difference.

You will:

  • Hold a relevant degree in your subject area 

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and be eligible to work in the UK 

  • Have experience of teaching in a secondary school setting 

  • Be able to teach up to Key Stage 4 (KS5 desirable where relevant) 

  • Have strong subject and curriculum knowledge 

  • Be confident in classroom management and student engagement 

  • Be committed to high standards, inclusion and equal opportunities 

  • Be a reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional development 

What we offer

At Hamstead Hall Academy, we are committed to supporting staff to thrive professionally and personally.

  • Professional development

  • High-quality CPD and career development opportunities 

  • Collaborative working within strong department teams 

  • Supportive leadership and coaching culture 

  • Wellbeing and support

  • Employee Assistance Programme 

  • A strong focus on staff wellbeing and workload consideration 

Benefits 

  • Access to Local Government/Teachers’ Pension Scheme 

  • Retail and lifestyle discounts 

  • Cycle to work scheme 

  • Eye care contributions 

Apply now

If you are a passionate teacher ready to inspire learners and make a real impact, we would welcome your application.

Safeguarding statement

Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory pre-employment clearances.

Skills and knowledge

- Strong subject and curriculum knowledge 

- Understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies 

- Strong classroom management skills 

- Ability to plan, deliver and assess effectively 

- Use of ICT to enhance learning 

- Ability to work collaboratively within a team 

Personal qualities

- Commitment to high expectations and student achievement 

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills 

- Commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding 

- Reflective practitioner committed to professional development 

Wellbeing & benefits

- Employee Assistance Programme 

- Generous pension scheme 

- Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts 

- Cycle to work scheme 

- Eye care contributions 

- Health initiatives including flu vaccinations 

Safeguarding statement

Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory pre-employment clearances.



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