Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover)

John Henry Newman Catholic College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

John Henry Newman Catholic College in Solihull is seeking a Teacher of PE for a fixed-term 12-month maternity cover. The role is full-time with a January 2027 start date within Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company.

The college is an oversubscribed, high performing 11–19 school in the Chelmsley Wood area. The post requires safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to welfare, safeguarding training, and adherence to school policies.

Job description

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy

John Henry Newman Catholic College

Teacher of PE

MPS / UPS

Fixed Term - 12 Months Maternity Cover

Full Time

Start Date: January 2027

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company (“the MAC”) was formed in April 2021 and currently comprises 12 Catholic Primary Schools and 2 Catholic Secondary Schools across the Birmingham, Solihull, and Warwickshire areas.

John Henry Newman Catholic College is an oversubscribed and high performing 11-19 College in the heart of Chelmsley Wood, Solihull. John Henry Newman Catholic College is a vibrant school with a welcoming Catholic community. The staff and students have created a wonderful, supportive and nurturing environment in which to work. Visitors to the College remark upon the warmth of the atmosphere and the positivity displayed by everyone. The best way to find out what John Henry Newman Catholic College is about is to see us in action. You are very welcome to come and look around before you submit your application.

Our staff and students benefit from a new state of the art, well equipped College with a theatre, music practice rooms, drama and dance studios, sports block, 3G football pitches, extensive playing fields, multi-use games area, learning resource centre, science labs, Sixth Form area, conference facilities, media suites and our innovative specialist centre for SEND.

John Henry Newman Catholic College, part of Our Lady and All Saints Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Safeguarding (in additional to your points on the JD)

• Carry out Annual Safeguarding training
• Support the Manager in promoting safeguarding and welfare, being specifically responsible for the children, young people and vulnerable adults they are responsible for, or comes into contact with
• Refer any safeguarding issues to the school’s DSL immediately and record concerns on the relevant IT system.
• Ensure compliance to Safeguarding Policies and Procedures within the MAC

Health & Safety

• The post holder will be responsible for their own health and safety. All duties and responsibilities must be carried out in line with the specific requirements detailed in the school Health and Safety policies.

Policies & Procedures

• The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that they are aware of relevant school policies and that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in line with the appropriate policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunities

• Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy is committed to Equal Opportunities and expects all staff and volunteers to recognise and value differences and to treat everyone with dignity and respect.