Teacher of PE/Dance (Maternity Cover)
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
10 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.8 FTE Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 31st December 2026
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role:
We are looking for a well-qualified, passionate and committed PE/Dance teacher, who values continuing professional development, to join our highly successful and innovative Sport and Performing Arts Faculty. This is a superb opportunity to be part of a team who consistently deliver a quality of education which is exceptional. The Faculty is led by a highly experienced and successful Head of Faculty. There are two full time PE teachers, one part time PE teacher, one part time PE/Dance teacher (maternity cover), one full time Drama teacher and one full time Music teacher. The Faculty have the use of numerous hard courts which have recently been upgraded, two school fields and the use of the neighbouring Leisure Centre’s 4G astro pitch during the day. Internal facilities include the main hall, with use of the stage, and the Gym which has a wall of mirrors specifically for dance lessons. We also have use of the neighbouring Leisure Centre’s sports hall during the day. Theory lessons take place in classrooms.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not open to anyone who has been barred in any way from working with children. Visits to the school prior to application are welcome and can be arranged using the contact details below.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
What the school offers its staff
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 744 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead website
- Email address
- Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.
Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy
Arranging a visit to The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.
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