Teacher of Girls' PE - ECT 0.8-Fulltime

Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR 1 (FTE £32,916)
• Additional allowances:

  N/A

Teacher of Girls' PE - ECT 0.8-Fulltime job summary

Samuel Ward Academy

Teacher of Girls' PE - ECT 0.8 - Full time 

Contract: Fixed term to 31st August 2027 (Part Time/Full Time 0.8 to 1 FTE) 

Salary: MPR 1 (FTE £32,916)

Start date: 1st September 2026

Samuel Ward Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Teacher of Girls’ PE to teach the subject across the key stages (KS3 and KS4) within an established and collegiate department. This post represents an exciting prospect to join a team of dedicated professionals with an established support structure and palpable team ethos. The PE department is well resourced and has an excellent extensive range of facilities including a sports hall, gym refurbished changing rooms, a sports barn, astro-turfs, courts and vast outdoor space with athletics track and other dedicated areas. We teach across the key stages all the way up to A Level within the Samuel Ward Sixth Form.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and engaged teaching staff body who are squarely focused on improving student outcomes and a positive culture of behaviour, teaching and learning. We have clear values by which we work, and if you share a commitment to inclusive education, so that all students can develop to reach their full potential, make a positive contribution to society and are given excellent foundations to lead enriching and interesting lives, then this could be the role for you!

We offer a full induction for ECTs by experienced and successful specialists, including mentoring time, well-structured curriculum plans to ensure that your career is set up to be a success at SWA. In September, we will have a group of four ECTs (from across the school) who will have specific training and guidance as you start your careers together.

We are a warm, welcoming school, at the heart of our community, committed to creating rich and fulfilling futures for each child. We ensure that our students aspire to be their very best, tackle challenges bravely and work together with compassion to build an inclusive community in which each individual can flourish.

We are an Ofsted Good school with the ambition to be a great school. You will join a staff dedicated to promoting a positive culture of tolerance, respect and excellence. have the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire our students within Girls’ PE and the ability to teach an additional subject will be an advantage. You will be a highly skilled, innovative and enthusiastic practitioner with a determination to achieve the highest outcomes and be ambitious to start your career with impact across the PE department and the whole school.

All staff at SWA benefit from close links with colleagues in the other secondary schools in the Unity Schools Partnership. You will join a highly visible and supportive SLT in a school with a sensible approach to workload and a calm, respectful working environment, alongside a professional and dedicated team of staff.

Samuel Ward is a successful 11-18 co-educational academy. We are situated in pleasant surroundings on the western edge of Suffolk, within easy reach of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. We benefit from a modern building and excellent facilities. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about us and to see our Staff Well-being Charter.

We encourage prospective applicants to come and visit us during the school day. Please contact Tom Johnston, Headteacher for more information, an informal conversation or to make a pre-application visit (email Kirsty Franks, Headteacher’s PA on Kfranks@samuelward.co.uk )

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026 09:00am* *Early applications are encouraged as we may interview on a rolling basis upon receipt of applications

Interviews: TBC – on a rolling basis, completed by 10th June 2026

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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About Samuel Ward Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Samuel Ward Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/samuel-ward-academy

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