Teacher of PE - Female (Maternity Cover) required for September 2026

Hornchurch High School, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale, depending on experience
• Additional allowances:

  Teachers Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale, depending on experience

Teacher of PE - Female (Maternity Cover) required for September 2026 job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic female teacher of PE. The successful candidate will have a passion for the subject and will want to have an impact on the lives of young people. They will have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach consistently good lessons.

This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future. We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff.

The successful candidate will:

Have a passion for PE which is evident in their day to day teaching.

Show evidence of being, or having the clear potential to be, an outstanding teacher of PE.

Contribute and show commitment to our innovative and forward thinking department.

Contribute to intervention programmes and other after-school activities.

Play a full and active role in the life of the school.

Be a reflective practitioner with foci on continuous learning and development of practice.

Want to make a real difference to the lives of all young people.

In return, we can offer you:

A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.

The opportunity to further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies to ensure students achieve excellence.

Participation in lesson studies which provide an opportunity for collaborative planning and the detailed and evaluative analysis of specific pedagogical foci.

The chance to join a growing school with further opportunities for progression as the school reaches capacity.

Unrivalled CPDL opportunities to further develop your skills as a classroom practitioner and to develop leadership skills as you progress.

Purpose built and well-furnished classrooms

NB There might be further opportunities across the school in the future however, it depends on the circumstances at the time

Due to specific safeguarding and supervision requirements in girls’ changing rooms, this role requires a female member of staff. This is an Occupational Requirement permitted under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026, Midday. Early application is recommended. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the deadline.

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Headteacher: Ms S Madhvani

Hornchurch High School is part of the Partnership Learning Trust

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

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 Hornchurch High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 717 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hornchurch High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hornchurch-high-school

We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff. We offer excellent training, exciting links with other school partners and provide opportunities for personal development. We have a vibrant work place with friendly, supportive colleagues and an excellent work/life balance.

This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future as we head towards an outstanding judgement from Ofsted.

Our innovative curriculum ensures that students experience a wide range of subjects and opportunities in and outside of the classroom.

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