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  • Start date details

    February 2027

  • Closing date

    20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time, term time

Contract type

Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Teacher's Main / Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic PE teacher looking to make a lasting impact on students' learning and personal development? Join our thriving school community and help shape the next generation of confident communicators.

About you…

You will be an excellent communicator with a genuine passion for PE, capable of inspiring students of all abilities to achieve their full potential. You will be committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons to develop their love of sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyles, while helping students develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and leadership skills.

Due to the nature of this maternity cover post, the role is not suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT), and applications are therefore welcomed from experienced teachers.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer…

At The Oakwood Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

  • A warm welcome and thorough induction
  • Supportive teams and professional networks
  • High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
  • Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
  • Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Your role…

As a Teacher of PE you’ll:

  • Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons
  • Use creative strategies to support all learners
  • Track progress and give meaningful feedback
  • Build a positive, inclusive classroom culture
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice
  • Get involved in wider school life and enrichment activities

How to apply

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

Please ensure you include the following in the Additional Information section of the form:

  • Your reasons for applying for the role
  • Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in PE

For further details regarding this post please contact Hannah Lake on h.lake@oakwoodacademy.org.uk.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About The Oakwood Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
737 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
The Oakwood Academy website
Email address
hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
Phone number
0115 953 9323
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oakwood-academy

The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Arranging a visit to The Oakwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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