Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover) - Part Time

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award; Metchley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Teacher of Physical Education for maternity cover. The role involves teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5, inspiring students, and supporting their well-being. The ideal candidate will have a passion for promoting physical fitness and the ability to work with young people, including those with special educational needs. A supportive environment and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Subscription to an external well-being service

Generous PPA and TLR allowance

Supportive induction programme

Access to school gym before/after school

Qualifications

• Passion for promoting physical fitness and fostering a love for sport in young minds.
• Ability to teach Physical Education to Key Stages 3–5.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical education across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
• Inspire and motivate students, sharing a passion for Physical Education and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
• Support the wellbeing and educational needs of young people with SEN.
• Maintain relationships-first ethos with understanding of emotion coaching.
• Actively remove barriers to student success.

Skills

Passion for promoting physical fitness

Ability to teach Physical Education to Key Stages 3–5

Job description

Overview

Position: Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover) – Part Time

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6HZ

Company: Selly Oak Trust School / Teaching Vacancies

Responsibilities

• Teach physical education across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
• Inspire and motivate students, sharing a passion for Physical Education and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
• Support the wellbeing and educational needs of young people with SEN.
• Maintain a relationships-first ethos with an understanding of emotion coaching and the restorative approach.
• Listen to young people with sensitivity and communicate positively to reach solutions.
• Actively and proactively anticipate and remove barriers to student success.
• Know, understand and contribute to the Educational Health Care Plans of the students they work with.

Qualifications and profile

• Passion for promoting physical fitness and fostering a love for sport in young minds.
• Ability to teach Physical Education to Key Stages 3–5.

What the school offers

• Subscription to an external well-being service
• Generous PPA and TLR allowance
• Supportive induction programme
• Coffee shop available to staff
• Outstanding CPD program
• Well-Being and Challenge Events
• Access to school gym before/after school

Further details about the role

Visit the school website for further information, call 0121 472 0876 or email [e-mail].

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Please note: an application form must be completed in order to be considered for these posts. These are available on the school website.

Safeguarding and recruitment

Selly Oak Trust School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be required to provide two references. An online and ID check search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement. It is an offense to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a regulated position if you have been disqualified from working with children.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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, DBS, medical, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.