Teacher of PE and Drama
Kenton School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 September 2025 at 10am
Date listed
16 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,990.00 - £29,450.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of PE and Drama job summary
At Kenton we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of PE to cover a period of maternity leave. This post also includes 2 periods of Drama per week.
The PE Department is a dynamic and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. We currently offer insert department] across Key Stages 3 and 4, with many students continuing to study the subject at A Level (Key Stage 5). Our schemes of learning are designed to challenge and inspire, while also providing structured support for students of all abilities.
We are looking for someone who:
Has qualified teacher status (QTS) and experience teaching at secondary level.
Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to raising standards.
Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Is dedicated, organised, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
The ability to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and take appropriate action when required,’ instilling high expectations in all our students.
In return we offer:
Access to fantastic ECT support for early careers teachers/professional development for those who have already passed statutory induction
Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work scheme
Access to on-site gym facilities at our Kenton School site
Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
Fantastically resourced schools, both with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 and free on-site parking.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kenton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1713 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kenton School website
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