PE Lead Teacher
Leigh Academy Milestone, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JZThis job expired on 2 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
2 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS - based on experience + TLR 2C (£3,391)
Additional allowances
TLR 2C (£3,391)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation to stay active and healthy? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Leigh Academy Milestone is seeking an engaging, enthusiastic, and dedicated classroom practitioner to fill the role of PE Lead.
As a PE Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference, encouraging students to embrace fitness, sportsmanship, and teamwork. We are seeking a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through their teaching and who has both the ability and commitment to inspire and develop the practice of colleagues in PE. You will be an outstanding teacher with a track record for achieving excellent outcomes and will possess the vision, creativity, and energy to lead and drive standards in the department, ensuring future success for all learners.
We’re looking for someone who can bring energy to every lesson, motivate students to reach their potential, and help create a positive and supportive school culture.
What we’re looking for:
- A passion for physical education and student wellbeing.
- A qualified teacher with a strong commitment to fostering a love for sport.
- Excellent communication skills and a creative approach to teaching.
- A team player who loves working with students of all abilities.
- Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
- Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential.
- Energetic with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Ready to make a lasting impact and inspire the next generation? Apply today and bring your passion for PE to Leigh Academy Milestone!
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team.
- Outstanding facilities and resources.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Professional coaching and support.
- A bespoke CPD programme.
- A thriving social and community ethos.
- A supportive academy with visible leadership that supports teachers to develop.
- The opportunity to be part of a team that highly values your wellbeing.
Further details about the role
This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + TLR 2C (£3,391).Please note that interviews will take place on Thursday 8th May.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Milestone
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 370 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Milestone website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Milestone
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