Teacher of PE - Fixed Term to 31/08/2027

Alderbrook School, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1SN

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

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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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS

Teacher of PE - Fixed Term to 31/08/2027 job summary

Teacher of PE - Fixed Term to 31/08/2027

At Alderbrook, we exist so that every student can achieve, belong and thrive - at school and beyond.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join us as a Teacher of PE from September 2026 to the end of the academic year. The candidate should have the ability to teach another subject, Drama or Dance would be highly desirable.

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about inspiring and engaging our students, through their own love of physical activity and sport. We would welcome applications from ECT’s as well as more experienced teachers, who exemplify and share our Alderbrook values of Ambition, Bravery and Kindness.

Whilst our school is undeniably high achieving, we also pride ourselves as having built a renowned reputation locally for pastoral care and inclusivity. We are a truly comprehensive school in every sense of the word.

We are looking for a person who:

is passionate about supporting and developing independent, confident learners

is committed to inclusive education

can sustain high quality teaching and learning

is willing to actively contribute to all aspects of school life including our rich and diverse extra-curricular and enrichment programme

holds the values of Ambition, Bravery and Kindness at the centre of everything they do

We are proud to offer:

hard working, engaging, enthusiastic students who want to learn

a supportive and welcoming staff and trustee board, who are familiar to staff and know our school well

a highly successful, ambitious school - determined to build on the standards we currently achieve for all learners

consistently high GCSE and A Level results, placed above local and national averages year on year

a full commitment to - the professional development of colleagues

a happy working environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised by school leaders

a private medical health plan for staff (and their children who are in full-time education up to the age of 24)

a laptop to members of teaching staff

a well-resourced school with extensive grounds

a long established record of low staff turnover.

As part of your application, please share the reasons why your application should be considered and why you wish to work with the students here at Alderbrook.

We will consider applications for both full time and part time hours.

Prospective candidates are welcome to arrange a telephone call with us to have an informal chat. Please contact Mrs Anna Whittington on the email address below if you would like to book a call.

E-mail: vacancy@alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk

Closing date: 9.00am Thursday 25th June 2026

We can’t wait to hear from you!

The School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

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

Alderbrook School has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

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 Alderbrook School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1667 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alderbrook School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alderbrook-school

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