TEACHER OF GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026 or earlier start if possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: UPS/MPS (TLR available)
• Additional allowances:

  UPS/MPS (TLR available)

TEACHER OF GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION job summary

TEACHER OF GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Required November 2026 or earlier start if possible

1 Year Fixed Term Contract Covering Maternity Leave

Full Time MPS/UPS (TLR available)

St. Michael's is a happy and highly successful Catholic Secondary School serving the community of South West Hertfordshire and is part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT) one of the most successful Multi Academy Trusts in the country.

We are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Teacher of Girls' Physical Education who can motivate, challenge and inspire students to unlock their potential and develop the skills necessary to explore beyond what they consider to be possible.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECT's, with the potential to teach Physical Education up to A Level. We encourage applicants with a keen interest in delivering a wide range of practical activities, as well as being able to deliver the theoretical aspects of Physical Education at KS4 and KS5. Being able to drive a minibus is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

St. Michael's is currently enjoying great success and is able to offer a range of extensive professional opportunities for individual development as well as advancing programmes for staff well-being.

All applications must be received by midday on Friday 2 October 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 12 October 2026

For further information about St. Michael's Catholic High School please visit our website: www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk or to request a visit to the school please email: recruitment@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

The school is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that an online search of all applicants will be carried out as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Any questions arising from this online search may be discussed at interview. References will be requested prior to interview.

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

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.

About Saint Michael's Catholic High School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Saint Michael's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-michael-s-catholic-high-school-watford

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