Teacher of PE (Part Time - Maternity Cover)

The Birley Academy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP access

Wellbeing support

CPD & professional development

Job summary

The Birley Academy in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Teacher of PE to cover maternity leave. You will deliver engaging, well-planned PE lessons, maintain high expectations, and contribute to the wider life of the academy while supporting student achievement.

The role requires QTS, strong subject knowledge and solid classroom practice, with commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. This fixed-term post offers a 19.5-hour week (0.6 FTE) and a salary scale reflecting M1 to UPS3.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS.
• Strong subject knowledge in PE.
• Effective behaviour management.
• Excellent classroom practice and planning.
• Ability to adapt teaching to all learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well-planned PE lessons.
• Maintain high expectations for all students.
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy.
• Help every learner reach their potential in a safe, supportive environment.

Skills

QTS

PE

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Education

QTS

Job description

Part Time Maternity Cover (Fixed Term)

19.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

Salary: £20,441.40 (M1) - £31,701.00 (UPS3)

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of PE (Maternity Cover) to join the team at The Birley Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people through high-quality PE teaching, promoting participation, achievement and a lifelong appreciation of physical activity and sport. You will deliver engaging, well-planned lessons, maintain high expectations for all students and contribute positively to the wider life of the academy, helping every learner to achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive and ambitious environment.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a qualified teacher with QTS who is passionate about delivering outstanding learning experiences and securing excellent outcomes for students. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, effective behaviour management, excellent classroom practice and the ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners. You will be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and collaboration, with the enthusiasm, resilience and professionalism needed to make a positive difference to young people's lives. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an early career teacher, you will share our high expectations and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

At The Birley Academy, we are proud to be a positive, ambitious and community-focused school where staff are supported to thrive professionally and personally. Guided by our values of Respect, Kindness, Courage, Integrity and Ambition, we are committed to creating an environment where both students and staff can be their best. As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, you will benefit from high-quality CPD through the Teaching School Hub, access to a wide network of colleagues and career development opportunities, alongside an excellent range of staff benefits including membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, online GP access and wellbeing support. Join us and help make Birley a brilliant place to learn and work.