Teacher of PE

Teaching Vacancies; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Radcliffe is seeking an outstanding teacher dedicated to raising pupil outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status, with a track record of delivering quality teaching and positive outcomes. This role demands creativity in engaging students and a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Join a supportive network of schools focused on creating confident and capable leaders among students.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes.
• Experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils.
• Passionate about making a difference in young people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality teaching that drives achievement.
• Engage and enthuse learners through innovation.

Skills

Ability to deliver quality teaching

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to motivate pupils and peers

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high‑performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree‑level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Radcliffe Academy

Star Radcliffe Academy is a new and ambitious secondary school at the heart of Radcliffe. We are a five‑form entry, 750‑place academy for 11–16 year olds, which opened its doors in September 2024 with our founding Year 7 cohort. Each year we will grow, welcoming a new intake of Year 7 pupils, and by September 2028 we will be at full capacity, serving every year group.

Our academy exists to provide Radcliffe with a truly outstanding school – one that raises aspirations, strengthens community pride, and transforms the life chances of every young person we serve. As a free school built from the ground up, we have the rare privilege of creating our culture, curriculum, and systems with clarity and purpose, shaping excellence one year group at a time.

Like all Star schools, we have a distinctive leadership specialism. This means we deliver a rigorous, knowledge‑rich academic curriculum alongside a character‑forming leadership programme. Pupils are not only equipped with the qualifications and skills they need to succeed but are also inspired to serve others, contribute positively to society, and become leaders in their communities and beyond.

Our belief is simple but profound: every child in Radcliffe has the capacity to succeed at the highest level. By combining high expectations, exceptional teaching, and a culture built on Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect, we are determined to ensure that our pupils leave us as confident, compassionate, and capable young leaders who ready to make their mark on the world.

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)
• medical online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work satisfactory references
• 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.