Teacher of Girls’ PE

Finham Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: TMS / UPS and a potential TLR for the right candidate

Teacher of Girls’ PE job summary

Our department has an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional experiences both within the curriculum and through an extensive extra-curricular programme, providing over 250 fixtures last year alone.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a talented, supportive and ambitious team that has a proven track record of developing students who compete at county, national and international level. You will play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of young sportswomen, helping them to fulfil their potential both on and off the field.

The PE department is exceptionally well organised, with a fully embedded curriculum and comprehensive schemes of learning that enable new colleagues to settle quickly and teach with confidence. A strong culture of collaboration ensures that staff benefit from the expertise of both experienced practitioners and colleagues earlier in their careers, creating a supportive environment where ideas, resources and best practice are readily shared.

The PE department benefits from a strong range of facilities that support both high-quality teaching and an extensive extra-curricular programme. In particular, the school has excellent outdoor sporting spaces which are used fully throughout the school day and beyond, providing students with regular opportunities to develop their skills in a variety of activities.

There is also an opportunity for the right candidate for further leadership opportunities within the department that may be offered either at interview, or in a further process prior to starting in January.

If you are passionate about PE and committed to providing exceptional opportunities for young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2025 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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 Finham Park School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1724 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Finham Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finham-park-school-coventry

Finham Park is a popular and successful 11 -18 comprehensive school situated in the south-west of Coventry. It has an excellent reputation within the local community as well as nationally and internationally with our staff are both dedicated and highly qualified. The school was accredited as a World Class School in 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2021.
Ofsted described the school as a place where there is a strong culture of learning and a proven track record of academic success, with students consistently making above average national levels of progress in their studies in both Key Stages 4 and 5. The behaviour of the students is Outstanding.
Their eagerness for learning allows our teachers to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons that result in rapid progress. There is a clear focus on the development of teaching and learning through engagement in national research programmes with a strong structure of support at all levels. In addition, there is personalised programme of professional development and extensive opportunities for career progression.
The school is well resourced. New technologies are widely available and are helping to transform teaching and learning across a diverse range of subjects. In addition, ongoing investment has been made to the whole site - recently by upgrading science laboratories, STEM workrooms, a sixth form centre and new performing arts block.

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