12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    12 May 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - Up to 12 months initially - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650 - £49,084 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

At RMS, we are looking for a teacher who:

  • Has excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills.
  • Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students.
  • Will work collaboratively within the PE team to contribute to the success of the department.
  • Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community.
  • Is able to respond positively and creatively to the changing expectations of the subject.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • Excellent support from an experienced, committed and welcoming subject specialist team and fantastic opportunities for continued professional development: we have a comprehensive CPD programme for teachers at all career stages including preparation for middle and senior leadership.
  • Fantastic students who are well behaved and who want to learn and supportive families who value education. Consistently excellent student attainment and progress.
  • Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students. PDL (also known as PSHE) is delivered by a specialist team leaving tutors to focus on character and pastoral development.
  • Effective systems and processes to support teacher workload and wellbeing such as centralised detentions, streamlined reporting and assessment systems and online parents' evenings. Very effective systems and resources are in place to support learning and manage behaviour in the classroom.
  • Excellent facilities and resources: all teaching staff are provided with a high spec laptop and touch screens in classrooms. Digital learning is fully embedded using a Google platform in Years 7 and 8 and is being rolled out to all years with laptops for students. Significant investment has been made in facilities including recent upgrades to lighting, heating and windows and all subject areas have their own office and facilities.
  • A full programme of trips and visits, giving you the chance to share in making positive memories with students.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP service.

Flexible working opportunities

  • All requests for flexible working will be considered.
  • A wellbeing day per academic year and an active Staff Wellbeing Committee with numerous enrichment activities on offer.

Further details about the role

You will be joining a highly successful and forward-thinking department in a growing school where we offer a wide range of sports as extracurricular activities and clubs. Our range of facilities is extensive, including two all-weather pitches, five netball/tennis hard courts, four court sports hall and recently refurbished gymnasium. Applications from Early Career Teachers or experienced teachers are encouraged and a comprehensive induction and support package would be available if appropriate.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of delivering netball or girls' football. The ability to teach a second subject would be advantageous.

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.

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About Robert May's School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1325 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01256 702700

Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.

Arranging a visit to Robert May's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.

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