Female Teacher of Physical Education
Limehurst Academy, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
26 August 2025
Closing date
17 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Part-time applications will be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 - UPS3: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
his post is a crucial one to the school. You will be part of a team of six teachers. PE is a very popular subject at Limehurst; we are proud to still refer to ourselves as a Specialist Sports College. Students in Key Stage 3 have three hours of PE per week; in Key Stage 4, it is one hour per week. We also deliver Cambridge National Sports Science to those students who wish to study the subject at KS4, and this is a popular choice for students. You will need to have a commitment to extra-curricular sport. You must be able to deliver inspiring lessons for all ages and abilities within the subject. The job description will give you further details about what we require.
Although you will be expected to teach girls and boys, we require a female teacher to help provide a safe and supportive environment for female students, especially in changing rooms.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
If you would like further details regarding the vacancy please contactOffice@limehurst.org.ukor telephone 01509 263444.
What the school offers its staff
Limehurst Academy is an exciting place to work and learn. Our school motto is Achievement in a Caring Environment. You will see when you visit the school and talk to the students, teachers, support staff and governors that we are passionate about what we do: getting the best out of every child whatever their abilities, interests or ambitions. We have high aspirations for everyone who is part of our community whether student or member of staff. With this caring ethos we are looking for skilled staff to join us who have a clear passion for helping young people achieve the absolute best they can. Also, since 1st January 2021, we are a proud member of the East Midlands Education Trust.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9:00AM on Monday 17th March 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th March 2025.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Limehurst Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 643 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Limehurst Academy website
- Email address
- Office@limehurst.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01509 263444
Limehurst Academy is an over-subscribed and successful 11-16 school in the heart of Loughborough,and is a wonderful place to work. We are very proud to serve a multicultural community, and the school routinely celebrates its diversity. Visitors to Limehurst regularly comment on both the stimulating learning environment and the welcoming atmosphere offered by staff and students. We are a happy school, and we actively promote positive choices and having a can-do attitude.
Arranging a visit to Limehurst Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Office@limehurst.org.uk.
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