Teacher of PE (Girls)

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to join our successful PE department.

We are looking for outstanding classroom practitioner whose passion and subject knowledge promotes students' enjoyment of PE. The successful candidate will be particularly passionate about women in sport, and have expertise in teaching a range of sports, with the ability to provide challenge and support for all through effective adaptive teaching. It is desirable, but not essential, that candidates are also able to offer a second subject or be willing to teach a related subject such as Health and Social Care or Science. 

Our PE curriculum is structured to foster a lifelong love of physical activity, while promoting skills development, teamwork and resilience. Students experience a broad mix of traditional and contemporary sports with opportunities to tailor their core PE pathway from Year 9 for GCSE. Beyond the curriculum, we provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities including sports clubs, fitness sessions and regular participation in inter-school and external competitions.

This is an exciting time to join our team! Whether an ECT or an experienced teacher, we welcome applications from teachers who share our vision for an inspiring and inclusive PE programme.

About the role:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Physical Education lessons
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning
• Support students as a form tutor, promoting wellbeing and achievement
• Maintain a positive learning environment and uphold high standards of behaviour
• Organise lunchtime and afterschool sporting activties

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in PE
• Passion for teaching and inspiring young people
• Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and student progress
• A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to contribute to the wider school community

Join a supportive school environment where you can develop your career and make a real impact on students’ academic and personal growth

What we offer: More pay, more time, and more support.

·        Competitive salary

·        Enrolment into the local government pension scheme

·        Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.

·        Guaranteed Personal day – 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you want.

·        Great training for your career - Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities across the academy and United Learning.

·        Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support with issues from legal and financial to family and housing; access to free counselling; and other wellbeing support.

Sale High School  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as well as a media check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974