Teacher of Girls PE (Maternity Cover)
Staindrop Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU47 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity/Temporary - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- £32,916 - £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
The PE department is a strong and forward-thinking team. Our vision is to develop physically active learners,
that are competent to excel in a wide range of physical activities. Staff provide opportunity for students of all
parts of the community and across all ranges of ability to participate and engage in a range of competitive
sports and activities. We facilitate students to develop a love of PE and sport activities which will inspire
them to lead a healthy and active lifestyle well into their adult life.
The Person
• Exhibits the highest of expectations.
• Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and
effectiveness in all tasks.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
• Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full
program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Employees will:
• Contribute effectively to the work of the school and to the achievement of the ‘School Improvement
Priorities’.
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support our distinctive aims and ethos, to encourage
employees and pupils to follow this example.
• Follow school policy regarding care, support and supervision of pupils.
• Attend training and development activities and courses, ensuring continuing, personal and professional
development.
• Contribute to a welcoming school culture by promoting mutual respect for all.
• Comply with any reasonable request from a leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified
in this job description.
• Work as a team member.
• Act as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Have common duties in the areas of: Quality Assurance, Communication, Professional Practice, Health &
Safety, and General Management (where applicable), Financial Management (where applicable),
Appraisal, Equality & Diversity, Confidentiality and Induction.
See attached Candidate Information Pack for further details on the role.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory
enhanced DBS check and appropriate references. Successful candidate will
be subject to safer recruitment including digital footprint.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Staindrop Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 469 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Staindrop Academy website
- Email address
- reception@staindropschool.com
- Phone number
- 01833 660285
Staindrop Academy is a very well regarded, high achieving and popular school at the heart of a rural community. Set on the western edge of the historic village of Staindrop and overlooking rolling fields and farms, Staindrop is without doubt one of the most attractively situated schools in the region.
Staindrop Academy is recruiting a number of staff due to the rapid growth we have seen over the past two years. While we are delighted with this growth, we remain a small school, working closely with our local community and partner primary schools.
Staindrop is a highly successful, inclusive school where we strive to ensure all students make exceptional progress whilst focusing on their personal development, safety and wellbeing. We have high expectations, ensuring that every student, regardless of their starting point can be ‘Happy, Valued, and Successful’.
We live out our Ethos of ‘Your Child is our Child’ and greatly value the strong relationships between staff and students but equally we work closely with parents, carers, governors and the wider community to ensure the success of our students. We are incredibly proud of our caring school, the kindness of our students and the positive relationships which are at the core of our community.
Our students are encouraged to develop a thirst for learning through a range of exciting and challenging opportunities both within and outside the classroom. We provide a purposeful and stimulating learning environment where excellent behaviour, hard work, independence, personal responsibility and student participation are central to everything we do.
We aim to inspire confident learners who will thrive in an ever-changing world, equipping every student with the personal skills and aptitudes to flourish and academic results of which they can be proud.
We are determined to provide an outstanding education for all, to care and support individuals and stretch and challenge every student so that they achieve their very best and fulfil their aspirations.
Staindrop Academy is a member of the Advanced Learning Partnership Trust, providing a wealth of opportunities across County Durham and Darlington for professional development and collaborative working.
Arranging a visit to Staindrop Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email reception@staindropschool.com.
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