PE Teacher

Stanchester Academy, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  11 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2026 or return of post-holder - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a PE Teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis to teach students across Years 7 to 11 at Stanchester Academy. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who believes in putting students first, values collaboration, and is committed to inclusive education.

About the Role

As a PE Teacher, you will inspire students to develop a love for physical activity and well-being. You will:

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4.
• Plan and assess engaging lessons that cater to all abilities.
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular sports program and school events.
• Work closely with colleagues to support student progress and development.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer?

• A Trust-wide leadership competencies framework
• Access to a professional leadership development coach
• Personalised professional development, supported by an exceptional team
• A Continual Professional Growth Policy (replacing appraisal and pay progression)
• Employee Rewards Scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre

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.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TRUST WIDE Secondary Teacher JD.pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stanchester Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 791 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Stanchester Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanchester-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Stanchester Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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