Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

This is a fixed term position required from September 2026 until December 2026. We welcome applications from ECTs and we are happy to explore flexible working subject to the operational requirements of the role. 

Join us and you will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed PE department and academy team. You will lead this forward-thinking team across Key Stages 3 and 4 and the whole ability range, working together to create an extremely positive learning culture based on high expectations and a huge passion for your subject. The role offers excellent opportunities for a well-qualified, creative specialist who will build on the success of the department and who is willing to commit to extra-curricular activities that add value to our school and community.

We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.

About our school

Cockshut Hill School (rated Good with Outstanding features on our recent Ofsted inspection) is part of the Summit Learning Trust comprising Cockshut Hill, Lyndon School, Ninestiles, an Academy, five primary schools and the Solihull Sixth Form College. Our trust’s Professional Learning Institute offers all of our staff opportunities to collaborate with great educators from across our sector. Our school provides a friendly and supportive working environment, valuing each and every individual.  We are committed to providing our students with the best education they need to become confident, articulate and successful adults in the future.  We have a very reflective teaching staff body who welcome feedback from parents, carers and students to secure the needs of all learners. We are one of the few schools in Birmingham to receive The Rights Respecting Schools, UNICEF UK Gold Award, for successfully embedding children’s rights throughout the school in our practices and ethos.  There is a strong culture of safeguarding and staff work positively with the leadership team to ensure students are kept safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Have knowledge and understanding of the academy’s mission statement, aims, priorities, targets and balanced scorecard and the mission of the Summit Learning Trust
• Set high expectations and targets for learners in every group taught based on the data provided.
• Highlight positive performance and recognise and reward it appropriately.
• Adhere to the Academy’s system for recording and reporting individual learner performance ensuring compliance with all deadlines.
• Establish clear and constructive working relationships with other colleagues, focusing on maximising learner progress

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status required
• Evidence of committing to Continuing Personal Development
• Proven ability to demonstrate good teaching ensuring all students make excellent progress
• Successful and relevant secondary teaching experience
• Clear understanding and detailed knowledge of current curriculum and assessment requirements and developments
• Proven ability to manage behaviour both within class and throughout the school
• Knowledge of the regulations around safeguarding and how to address any issues that might arise

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?  

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment. 
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression. 
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits. 
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people. 

Visits to the Academy are encouraged.  Please contact Claire Pilkington on 0121 289 5900 to arrange this.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.