Teacher of PE (Female) - Maternity Cover

Oasis Academy Mayfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NA

40 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  15 June 2026

• Closing date

  27 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916 - 51,048

Teacher of PE (Female) - Maternity Cover job summary

Job/Person Summary

About us: 

We are seeking an innovative and outstanding Female Teacher of Physical Education for a Maternity Cover from October 2026 (or earlier for the right candidate). The successful candidate will be required to teach all abilities across KS3 and KS4 to the highest standard and to make a positive difference to academy life. This role offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate to work within a successful PE department. 

You must be able to use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate our students and demonstrate a commitment to sharing best practice with colleagues in the department. We are looking for a passionate teacher who brings their subject to life. A willingness to support the Academy ethos and support of extra-curricular activities within the PE department is essential.   

Experience of teaching Football / Netball would be an advantage but not essential. Applications from NQT’s are welcome.  

Oasis Academy Mayfield is a fantastic place to learn and work. Our last Ofsted visit was in April 2024, where we were judged to be ‘Good’ in all areas, since then we believe that we have moved yet closer to our aim to become the exceptional school our community deserves. We are excited to welcome applications from future colleagues who share our enthusiasm for education and dedication to transforming the community we live in and serve. We value strong relationships with our parents and carers, and know that through working closely together it is ultimately our young people who benefit.

Our mission is focused around entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. In order to achieve this we have four simple priorities. 

• Excellent teaching

• Excellent outcomes

• Excellent student entitlement

• Excellent staff / parent / community entitlement

We place a high value on personal development and professional learning for our staff. We invest heavily in supporting the growth of our team believing that if our young people are surrounded by caring, committed and talented staff that they will be best placed to achieve remarkable success. Being part of Oasis a Multi Academy Trust, which has 3 secondary schools in Southampton, and a further 16 nationally, offers many opportunities for collaboration and professional learning; we are a family and work closely together to ensure that we deliver exceptional education at the heart of our local communities.

Our offer to you 

When you join the Oasis family there are a number of offers you’ll receive that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include but are not limited to: 

• Recognition of previously continuous local authority / education service  

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally 

• Access to free 24/7 counselling service 

• Free eye tests 

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Healthcare cash plan  

• A lively environment with colleagues who care 

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people 

• The opportunity to work with a variety of professionals in the academy

Application Procedure

Please take time to look over the recruitment information provided. For further information or an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact Laura Palmer, Associate Senior Leader & Head of Physical Education, on the main school telephone number. 

Oasis Academy Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.  

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Oasis Academy Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

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 Oasis Academy Mayfield

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 884 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Mayfield website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-mayfield

As part of Oasis, we passionately believe in its' ethos. At Oasis Academy Mayfield, we are committed to delivering excellence for everyone, entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. It is our responsibility to provide the highest standards of teaching and learning, enabling students to achieve their very best, preparing them for life in the 21st century. We strive to every student to make outstanding progress throughout their time at the academy, regardless of their individual challenges or starting point on entry. This focus stands resolutely alongside the wider vision of Oasis Community Learning and the Education Charter.

We encourage our students and staff to follow the Mayfield Way; Be Kind, Be Determined and Be Proud.

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