PE Teacher

Overview The successful candidate will be able to bring their skills as a Physical Education Teacher to our exciting, innovative and vibrant school. You will be able to contribute with enthusiasm to the busy extra-curricular life of the department and school, including after-school fixtures. The ability to teach Physical Education across all age ranges and qualifications, including Cambridge Nationals and BTEC Health and Social Care would be advantageous. The PE department delivers an effective and aspirational curriculum designed to inspire life-long enjoyment of, and participation in, exercise and physical activity. The department is fortunate to have access to a wide range of high-quality facilities, including a brand-new fitness Suite, 4-court sports hall, gymnasium as well as extensive playing fields and a MUGA. What the school offers its staff Why join our academy? At The Vale, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area… Financial Wellbeing: Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme* Access to an extensive discounts platform Physical Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household Gym & fitness discounts Cycle to Work scheme* Free annual flu jab Mental Wellbeing: Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme Menopause Support Service Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings *Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. Further details about the role PE Teacher (Maternity Cover) The Vale Academy is looking to appoint a Teacher of PE to join our academy in February 2026 on a full time, temporary basis. Please note the teaching timetable will include 10 lessons of Health and Social Care (GCSE x 1 and A Level x 9) per week. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. #J-18808-Ljbffr