Second in Department PE

St Thomas More Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2NJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (£3,526)

Second in Department PE job summary

Second in PE Department/Faculty

MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (£3,526)

Start date: 1 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Second in Department for PE who has a genuine passion for sport and a strong commitment to enriching students’ experiences beyond the classroom. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who can inspire, motivate and engage students in both curriculum PE and a vibrant extra-curricular programme.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and the ability to teach across all key stages. More importantly, they will bring energy, drive and a clear vision for developing sport within the Academy, including leading and supporting a range of enrichment opportunities that encourage participation, competition and a lifelong love of physical activity.

At St Thomas More Catholic Academy, sport plays a key role in promoting our core values of Faith, Excellence and Respect. We are proud of our inclusive approach and are committed to ensuring all students have access to high-quality sporting opportunities, both recreational and competitive.

St Thomas More Catholic Academy is an 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school with 1170 students on roll and an excellent reputation across the local community.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Miss R Swansbury at rswansbury@stmca.org.uk.

Please see the attached full information.

Closing Date - Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 9:00am.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 11 May 2026.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All appointments made are also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and Right to Work in the UK.

STM Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Prevent Duty.

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

Positions are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All appointments made are also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and Right to Work in the UK.

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 St Thomas More Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1119 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas More Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-catholic-academy

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