Teacher of PE and Dance, with Head of Year TLR Available (Maternity Cover)
Hampton Gardens Secondary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HR6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Dance, Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to one year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (+ TLR2 for HoY)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Well-qualified to teach PE and Dance across all Key Stages, with Qualified Teacher Status.
- 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 event.
- A reflective practitioner who is keen to develop professionally.
Head of Year Candidates Will Be
- A confident and compassionate leader with experience in pastoral care and team management.
- Someone who can inspire students, uphold high expectations, and contribute to the wider pastoral development of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Our 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 Dance and Sport & Physical Activity. GCSE PE is also available via our shared Sixth Form with Hampton College.
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.
Further information about the job
We are seeking a full-time Teacher of PE and Dance to join our dynamic and supportive team on a maternity cover basis from January 2026. In addition, a Head of Year responsibility (TLR 2C)is available for the right candidate. Applicants who wish to be considered for this additional leadership role should clearly indicate this in their application.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Teaching PE and Dance 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.
Additional Head of Year Responsibilities Include:
- Leading a year group, managing a team of form tutors and a Student Support Officer to support student wellbeing, behaviour, and academic progress.
- Delivering assemblies, overseeing attendance and behaviour, and working closely with families and external agencies to ensure students are supported holistically.
How to Apply
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 wish to be considered for the Head of Year (TLR 2C)responsibility, please clearly indicate this in your application.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to the school before applying, please contact the HR Team viajobs@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 Checks
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. 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.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school 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
- Email address
- jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk
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.
Arranging a visit to Hampton Gardens Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk.
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