Teacher of Girls PE
Hampton Gardens Secondary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HR15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
9 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS
Teacher of Girls PE job summary
We are seeking a full-time Teacher of Girls PE to join our dynamic and supportive team on a maternity cover basis from January 2026.
About the DepartmentOur PE and Dance department is vibrant and inclusive, offering a wide range of team and individual sports at Key Stage 3 and 4, including rugby, football, table tennis, netball, dance, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, gymnastics, trampolining, cricket, tennis, athletics and rounders.
At Key Stage 5, students can continue their studies with vocational Level 3 qualifications in Sport & Physical Activity and Dance.
Our extra-curricular programme is extensive, with lunchtime and after-school clubs, interform competitions, and partnerships with external coaches including Cricket East, Peterborough United, GB Talent ID Rowing, and Table Tennis. Department trips have included visits to the Copper Box Arena (Netball Fast5), Spurs Stadium, Silverstone Grand Prix (Dance performance), and Outdoor Adventurous Activities at Grafham Water.
What You’ll Be Doing- Teaching PE across Key Stages 3-5.
- Delivering a range of examination courses including GCSE, vocational Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.
- Supporting and leading extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.
- Contributing to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
- Promoting high standards of behaviour and engagement in lessons and around school.
- Collaborating with colleagues across departments to support cross-curricular initiatives.
- Supporting students as a form tutor, in conjunction with the pastoral team.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Well-qualified to teach PE across all Key Stages.
- Experienced in delivering a range of qualifications including GCSE PE (OCR), Sports Coaching and Principles (WJEC Eduqas), BTEC Performing Arts -Dance (Pearson), OCR Cambridge Technical (Level 3) in Dance (Performing Arts), and Sport and Physical Activity.
- Passionate about promoting physical activity and performance.
- Committed to inclusive practice and supporting students of all abilities.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school through clubs, trips and events.
- A reflective practitioner who is keen to develop professionally.
If, having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application via MyNewTerm.
- Please complete all sections of the application form. CV’s will not be accepted.
- Your personal statement should outline your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this role.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to the school before applying, please contact the HR Team via jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Safeguarding and Recruitment ChecksHampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hampton Gardens Secondary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1264 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hampton Gardens Secondary School website
Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form.
Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.
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