Teacher of Girls' PE

Teaching Vacancies; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in the UK is seeking a passionate Teacher of Girls’ PE to cover maternity leave on a part-time basis. This role requires teaching across various age ranges and a commitment to student engagement in extracurricular activities. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team in a supportive environment, looking to inspire and raise standards in physical education. Application submissions are through TES, due by 9am on 26th January 2026.

Benefits

Extensive professional development

Wellbeing services

Support for early career teachers

Staff access to fitness suite

Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Experience in planning and delivering PE lessons.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Teach Girls’ PE across different age and ability ranges.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and fixtures.
• Work in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to teach across age ranges

Contribution to extracurricular activities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and inspirational Teacher of Girls’ PE to join our team to cover a period of maternity leave on a part time basis. You will be part of a highly committed team of professionals who are passionate about raising standards and who are determined to further develop the teaching of PE and learning outcomes for all students. You will be required to teach across the age and ability range and be expected to contribute to after school extra-curricular activities and fixtures where necessary.

What the school offers its staff

Alder Community High School is a popular, oversubscribed, local authority-maintained school situated in Gee Cross, Hyde to the east of Manchester and is close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

Being part of the Alder team

• The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
• High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
• An extensive package of CPD.
• Comprehensive support for ECTs, including mentoring and additional CPD.
• A stimulating and friendly working environment.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
• A staff laptop and your own teaching room.
• Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
• No expectation to remain on site outside of directed time.
• Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
• Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.
• Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
• The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce teacher workload.

Further details about the role

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

How to get in touch

Get in touch to arrange a visit. For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact [e-mail] or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is central to everything we do. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.

Role specifics and eligibility

This position is to cover a period of maternity leave on a part time basis for up to one year, starting in March 2026. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application

Applications should be submitted via TES by 9am on Monday 26th January 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.