Teacher of Girls’ PE

John Smeaton Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8TA

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 June 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: 32.5 Hours Per Week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

At John Smeaton Academy, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to secure the gift of choice through an excellent education. We areseekingto appoint an inspirational Teacher ofgirls’ PEwho shares our ambition,valuesand unwavering commitment to ensuring all students succeed.

This is an exciting time to join our academy.Sport is at the heart of our community within East Leeds, and we place great emphasis on giving all young people at John Smeaton Academy a world class education in Physical Education.The successful candidate will join a collaborative department with a clear focus onhigh expectations, strong relationships and securing excellent outcomes for students.

Our facilities provide an outstanding environment in which to teach and learn. The successful candidate willbenefitfromworking in our brand-new Fitness Suite as well as teaching many lessons in the John Smeaton Leisure Centre.

At John Smeaton Academy, you will join a school on a strong upward journey, serving the community of East Leeds with pride and determination. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a genuine difference, develop professionally and contribute to a team committed to transforming life chances for young people.

The successful candidate willbe responsible forteaching and inspiring students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to achieve their full potential in this critically important subject. This opportunity is open to both Early Career Teachers and more experienced colleagues.

Potential applicants should:

Be either:

• A trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training).

or:

• A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).

Applicants should also have:

• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium.
• The ability to put vision into practice.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals, at every stage in their career,have the opportunity toenjoy expert support and training. In addition to the essential training and support provided by the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications suite delivered through Leeds Teaching School Hub, we are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: 

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of Girls' PE.pdf - 462 KB (opens in new tab)

About John Smeaton Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Smeaton Academy website
• Email address: enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-smeaton-academy

Arranging a visit to John Smeaton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk.

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