Teacher of PE (Boy's)

St Mary's Catholic School; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Boy’s Physical Education to teach PE across the full age and ability range. This temporary post covers Spring and Summer terms 2027 (January–August 2027) with a salary aligned to MPS/UPS Outer Fringe.

The successful candidate will contribute to our thriving PE department, fostering excellence in boys football and rugby and supporting a wide programme of extracurricular sport within a strong Catholic school community.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a candidate who can inspire students of all abilities to achieve success and develop a lifelong love of physical activity.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and participation.
• Is committed to contributing to the wider life of the school through extracurricular sport and enrichment.
• Fully supports the values and ethos of our Catholic school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Boys PE across the full age and ability range.
• Contribute to the department's success in football and rugby and to extracurricular sport.

Job description

Teacher of PE (Boys)

School: St Mary's Catholic School, CM23 2NQ

Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer Fringe) (£35,602 - £54,327)

Full Time, Temporary, Spring and Summer Terms (January -August 2027)

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

We require a dynamic Teacher of PE to teach Boys PE across the full age and ability range, initially on a temporary basis for two terms (Spring and Summer terms 2027).

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Boy’s Physical Education to join our successful PE department and build upon its recent achievements. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to be part of our thriving PE department, in particular helping to shape and support our continuing success in boys football and rugby.

The successful candidate will join a thriving Catholic school community where students are well behaved, motivated and eager to participate both in lessons and in the extensive programme of extracurricular sport. The department enjoys a strong reputation for academic and sporting excellence and plays a central role in school life.

About the Department

PE is a vibrant, high-performing and highly valued subject within the school. The department has enjoyed significant recent success, both in examination outcomes and competitive sport, and plays a central role in promoting the school's culture of aspiration, teamwork and excellence.

In recent years, students have achieved strong outcomes in GCSE and Post-16 PE courses, with consistently high levels of progress and engagement. The department has also celebrated success across a range of competitive sports, with teams regularly competing and achieving success at local, district and county level. Participation in extracurricular sport continues to flourish, with large numbers of students representing the school and contributing to its reputation for sporting excellence.

The PE department is committed to developing the whole child and provides a broad programme of opportunities including competitive sport, leadership development, officiating, coaching and enrichment activities. Students are encouraged to develop resilience, confidence, teamwork and leadership skills alongside their academic achievements.

About Our School

Our school is founded on the values of Love, Respect and Flourish, which underpin every aspect of school life. We are proud to serve a diverse and inclusive community where each young person is known, valued and encouraged to develop their unique God-given talents.

Our students are one of our greatest strengths. They are respectful, ambitious and enthusiastic learners who respond positively to challenge and have a genuine pride in their school community. They actively engage in the wide range of sporting, cultural and enrichment opportunities available to them and demonstrate excellent attitudes both in lessons and beyond the classroom.

The school serves a diverse community and is proud of its inclusive ethos, where every student is encouraged to discover and develop their God-given talents. Sport is an important part of that journey, helping pupils to develop confidence, resilience, leadership and a lifelong commitment to health and wellbeing.

The Person

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Can inspire students of all abilities to achieve success and develop a lifelong love of physical activity
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and participation
• Is committed to contributing to the wider life of the school through extracurricular sport and enrichment
• Fully supports the values and ethos of our Catholic school community

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable.