PE Teacher & Cover Supervisor

Parrenthorn High School, Manchester, M25 2BW

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE) 0.5 FTE Teacher of PE Main Scale (M1:£32916 to M6:£45352) Dependent on experience & 0.5 FTE Cover Supervisor (Grade 8 SCP 12:£28598 to SCP 17:£31022) Dependent on experience.

PE Teacher & Cover Supervisor job summary

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Required for September 2026

PE Teacher and Cover Supervisor

TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION - GIRLS’ PE (Main Scale-0.5) COVER SUPERVISOR (Grade 8- 0.5)

0.5 FTE Teacher of PE Main Pay Scale M1-M6 (actual salary M1: £32,916- M6: £45,352), dependent on experience)

0.5 FTE Cover Supervisor Support Staff Grade [Grade 8] (actual salary SCP 20 £32,597 - SCP 23 £34,434) dependent on experience

This is a hybrid post within the Trust, combining 0.5 FTE teaching of PE with 0.5 FTE Cover Supervision. The role is ideal for a qualified teacher seeking a mixed timetable across teaching and whole-school cover.

Parrenthorn High School is a popular and over-subscribed 11-16 co-educational secondary school which prides itself on providing an outstanding education for children of all abilities. The school is located in a pleasant semi-rural area with easy access to the M60, M62 and M66 motorways, Bury and Manchester.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual to join our secondary school team as a Part-Time Teacher of Girls’ PE with additional responsibilities as a Cover Supervisor for two days a week. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is dedicated to supporting students both academically and pastorally while contributing positively to school life.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging PE lessons that inspire students to develop confidence, teamwork and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity. In addition, they will supervise and deliver cover lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain focused and engaged in their learning.

Candidates should be able to deliver Physical Education (PE), confidently, across both key stages.

The post is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to teach and work within a team of highly motivated and inspiring staff. The vacancy is suitable for an NQT or someone looking to broaden their teaching experience.

Application forms and further details are downloadable from this page and returnable to the Headteacher via email to: parrenthorn@bury.gov.uk, at the school by 9.00 a.m. on Monday 18th May.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Parrenthorn High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1050 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parrenthorn High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parrenthorn-high-school-manchester

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