Teacher of Girls PE (Maternity)

Ryburn Valley High School, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1DF

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Likely Monday 15th June 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 12 months or until the return of the postholder - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary: Teacher Scales.
Contract: Maternity cover, full time.
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 9am.
Start Date: Likely Monday 15th June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Are you a passionate, hardworking and focused teacher who understands how to build a culture and ethos that promotes health, fitness, equality and high expectations of all pupils? Do you believe that you can secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? Are you passionate about Physical Education and inspiring our children to lead active lifestyles? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• To deliver high quality curriculum provision through effective teaching and learning of Physical Education (PE).
• To carry out the professional duties of a qualified teacher as identified in the DfE Teachers’ Standards.
• Plan work in accordance with the curriculum area programmes of study to ensure progress and the personalised learning needs of every student.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning, motivation, and completion of activities.
• Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with students and parents’, including keeping parents informed of pupil progress.
• Set high expectations for student behaviour to create a purposeful working atmosphere and a safe and respectful environment that supports the learning of all pupils.

Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 schedule 9 for this role as there is a necessity for the successful candidate to supervise in the female changing rooms.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the Department Head and Head of School at Ryburn Valley High School.

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
• Free Parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

Read our Job Pack below for further information.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

What the school offers its staff

see above

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.

Girls PE Teacher Maternity March 26.pdf - 675 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ryburn Valley High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1614 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ryburn Valley High School website
• Email address: recruitment@TLT.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ryburn-valley-high-school

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