Maternity Cover- Teacher of PE (girls)
St Benedict's Catholic School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RH45 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time or part time (0.7 or more) considered
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months- ends 31st May 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a qualified PE teacher to teach alongside our existing team whilst a colleague is on maternity leave. The role will predominantly be teaching core PE rather than the GSCE or A level course, but candidates who can offer a wider range of experience would also be helpful.
The role requires a female candidate as duties will include the supervision of the female-only changing rooms.
The successful candidate will model good teaching practice and will be able to engage and inspire students of all abilities both in and out of lessons. The role includes supporting colleagues in the department with school fixtures and sports clubs in line with the school's programme
What the school offers its staff
Our school is committed to our mission as a Catholic community and seeks to help all our young people achieve their potential both academically and personally. We can offer a positive environment where you will be encouraged to progress further in your career should you wish, supported by a team of staff who are hardworking and dedicated to the school.
St Benedict’s Catholic School was inspected in June 2025.
The report praised the school stating:
'Pupils who attend St Benedict’s Catholic school are encouraged to be the best versions of themselves. Alongside an education that provides them with knowledge to succeed, they are encouraged to reflect and consider the wider world and the people in it. This fully embodies the schools’ values of ‘wisdom, compassion and resilience’.
The school sets high expectations for its pupils, and they respond to this. They take pride in their work and achievements and want to do their best. This attitude is modelled by staff effectively. Pupils have strong relationships with the adults here and feel supported, valued and well guided throughout their time at school. Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are positive. They are supportive of one another, and pupils from different year groups happily interact and help each other. This gives the school a sense of community where everyone works together purposefully. Pupils thrive within the school’s deeply supportive and nurturing environment.
They are open minded and self-assured. Pupils embrace diversity here and respect difference and say that this deepens their understanding of others. As a result, pupils feel secure, happy and appreciated.'
Please full report for more details.
Our Section 48 Diocesan Inspection of the religious character of the school in June/ July 2022 judged the school to be Outstanding.
We welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and none who are supportive of our mission.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Benedict's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check. The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout St Benedict's Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 976 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Benedict's Catholic School website
- Email address
- sbuchan@st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01284 753512
St Benedict's is a mixed Catholic comprehensive secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The school currently has c970 students aged 11-18. Our pupils come from a wide geographical range across West Suffolk, extending into Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex. Around 60% of our students describe themselves as Catholic. In September 2022 the school became an Academy and joined Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Trust.
Arranging a visit to St Benedict's Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbuchan@st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk.
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