Teacher of PE (female only)
Droylsden Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 6QD14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2027, or sooner, if available
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Health and social care, Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a high-impact teacher, someone with an infectious passion for sport and healthy lifestyles, who can teach high quality lessons, deliver strong outcomes with their classes, and who will act as a positive role model and champion for women in sport. Due to the changing room facility requirements, we are only able to accept applications from female candidates.
The Sport & Performing Arts team are a well-respected team both within the school and the local authority. They have a strong track record of successful outcomes both in exams and in their performances at local, regional and national competitions. The successful applicant can expect the support of a highly-effective team who will ensure you are able to make excellent progress in your teaching career and help you to reach your full potential.
The successful applicant will teach PE at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 to a wide range of ability levels, and we would also expect the successful applicant to make a significant contribution to our extra-curricular provision in PE. The department also deliver Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4.
We are determined that the successful candidate will have:
- A passion for teaching in their specialist subject.
- Evidence of high impact teaching.
- Evidence of strong outcomes with groups at KS3 and KS4 and the ability to successfully teach across both key stages.
- Well-developed skills in marking and feedback to students, which leads to well-matched and challenging learning activities.
- Alignment with our trust and school values.
- The ability to build strong relationships with pupils.
All candidates must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
What the school offers its staff
Droylsden Academy is a thriving, nationally recognised school as reflected in our October 2026 Ofsted inspection in which we were graded STRONG in most areas. Our Be Here to Belong school culture is founded upon high expectations and a belief that all students can flourish academically and personally as a result of our strong teaching, rich personal development offer and superb team of staff.
“This is a happy school where positive relationships between teachers and pupils enable pupils to thrive.”
“Staff are incredibly proud to work at this school.”
“Staff at an early stage of their careers are very well supported.”
“Leaders…have an unrelenting drive for evermore success at this school. They place no limits on what can be achieved by pupils and staff at Droylsden Academy.”
“In lessons, pupils’ conduct supports a purposeful learning environment where teachers can teach and their peers can learn. They are calm and focused on the task in hand, keen to learn more.”
“Leaders have designed a highly effective programme of professional development for staff. Teachers follow the school’s ambitious training programmes. This ensures that teaching is consistently of a high standard.”
“Pupils have a range of opportunities to nurture different interests and uncover hidden talents through the school's 'Electives Programme'. There is something for everyone.”
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Applying for the job
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About Droylsden Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 926 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Droylsden Academy website
- Email address
- hr@droylsdenacademy.com
- Phone number
- 0161 301 7600
About Droylsden Academy Droylsden Academy is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Droylsden, Manchester, and there are currently 926 pupils on its roll. In September 2009, Droylsden School converted to academy status and moved into a state-of-the-art building, with places for 930 pupils. The academy is sponsored by Tameside College and it works in partnership with the college to raise levels of attainment and the aspirations of students. Droylsden Academy is built on three core values: politeness, hard work and honesty. The secondary school encourages pupils to treat everyone and everything as they would wish to be treated and to be respectful, polite and courteous at all times. Droylsden Academy is a thriving, nationally recognised school as reflected in our October 2026 Ofsted inspection in which we were graded STRONG in most areas. Our Be Here to Belong school culture is founded upon high expectations and a belief that all students can flourish academically and personally as a result of our strong teaching, rich personal development offer and superb team of staff.
"This is a happy school where positive relationships between teachers and pupils enable pupils to thrive."
"Staff are incredibly proud to work at this school."
"Staff at an early stage of their careers are very well supported."
"Leaders…have an unrelenting drive for evermore success at this school. They place no limits on what can be achieved by pupils and staff at Droylsden Academy."
"In lessons, pupils’ conduct supports a purposeful learning environment where teachers can teach and their peers can learn. They are calm and focused on the task in hand, keen to learn more."
"Leaders have designed a highly effective programme of professional development for staff. Teachers follow the school’s ambitious training programmes. This ensures that teaching is consistently of a high standard."
"Pupils have a range of opportunities to nurture different interests and uncover hidden talents through the school's 'Electives Programme'. There is something for everyone."
Arranging a visit to Droylsden Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@droylsdenacademy.com.
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