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Teacher of PE and Sports Science

Dartmouth Academy, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW

This job expired on 15 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS - UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS - UPS

Teacher of PE and Sports Science job summary

We have a Maternity cover post available from September 2026 (possibly sooner) to teach KS3 and KS4 core PE and KS4 Sports Science (examination option). As a small school, all staff are supported through an extensive Trust subject network, curriculum and resourcing . As a school and secondary team we work closely together to support one another.

Whether you are relatively new in the profession or have more experience, we don’t mind - what we are looking for is someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about their subject area and have the drive and desire for pupils to have an excellent experience of the subject.

We would encourage interested candidates to get in touch to discuss further. Please specify, in your application, your availability and any further interests you may have.

Candidates are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form, and to submit a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

The Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

It is the Governors’ Policy to ask to see original certificates for all qualifications of A Level or equivalent, and above, at interview.

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

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About Dartmouth Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 452 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dartmouth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dartmouth-academy

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