11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    12 May 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    30 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Meopham School
  • MPS/UPS
  • Full Time; All Year Round
  • September 2025 Start

Meopham School is looking to recruit a Female Teacher of PE who can motivate and inspire our students. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who loves their subject, loves working with young people and is passionate about creating a better future for everyone.

What the school offers its staff

Meopham School is a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 school with a strong community ethos. This helps create a supportive and inspiring climate for success. Students at Meopham School are valued and nurtured as individuals.

In April 2023 Ofsted awarded the school with a ‘Good’ grading in all areas, drawing attention to the fact that, “pupils are proud to attend this inclusive and positive school. They value the supportive and nurturing relationships they have with staff.” We have exceptionally high standards where we value the hard work which makes it possible for every student and staff member to fulfil their potential. We are proud that visitors to our school often comment on the mature and courteous manner in which our students present themselves.

Our Vision

At Meopham School, we work in unity to create an exciting future for every individual, by instilling a culture of tenacity and excellence that both respects and truly improves the lives of all those within our school community.

We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Join us to benefit from:

  • Teacher Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Access to training and development
  • On-site Parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay

Further details about the role

Full details of the requirements for the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you would like a tour of the school or more information about the role, feel free to contact the Headteacher directly at ethan.roberts@swale.at or 01474 814646. We’d love to hear from you.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form to ethan.roberts@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 12th May 2025

Swale Academies 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 exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to ethan.roberts@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Meopham School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1001 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01474 814646

Arranging a visit to Meopham School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ethan.roberts@swale.at.

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