Unqualified PE Teacher with Cover Duties

St James; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent school in the UK is seeking an Unqualified Teacher of PE to contribute to student learning support. The role requires supervising students in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring good classroom order, and engaging in break and lunchtime supervision. Candidates should be team players with experience working with children aged 11-16. The position offers extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Career Progression

Wellbeing & Support

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 11-16 in an education setting.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet role demands.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and support learning when teaching staff are absent.
• Maintain good order and behaviour management.
• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision.
• Lead form activities/worship in absence of Form Tutor.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Relationship building

Motivational skills

Flexibility

Experience with children aged 11-16

Job description

UNQUALIFIED TEACHER OF PE WITH COVER DUTIES UQT 2 (£25,193) 1.0 FTE PERMANENT CONTRACT REQUIRED ASAP

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-TBFT-0221

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional, outward looking, oversubscribed high achieving school which welcomes pupils of all abilities. St James's is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E Multi Academy Trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT: Bury C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine's Academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

Key Attributes

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and is able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11-16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

Main Duties

• To supervise students and support them with their learning when members of teaching staff are absent. This will involve delivering lessons planned by Heads of Department and supporting students as they do their work.
• Ensure good order is established and maintained working within our behaviour management framework.
• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision when needed.
• Lead form activities / worship in the absence of a Form Tutor with support from our Chaplain / Head of Year.

In Return, We Offer

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager.
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don't have performance‑related appraisals and pay reviews.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

Application Information

For more information visit our website https://www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk/ or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333000 or by emailing [e-mail].

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 19th January 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC