Teacher of PE (girl's sport specialist)
Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2026
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales
Teacher of PE (girl's sport specialist) job summary
Temporary Maternity Cover from Easter 2026. Full-time or part-time considered.
Discover our PE and Sport faculty here
We currently have an opportunity to join us as Teacher of PE, to cover maternity leave from Easter 2026 (part-time or full-time considered) . We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and effective Teacher of PE to join our collaborative and committed team of subject specialists delivering physical education across all year groups (Year 7 - 13). The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge and be an expert in PE, as well as a passion for female sports. You will join a genuinely supportive setting where respect, equality, diversity, and well-being are prioritised, making Harrogate Grammar School a place where you can truly thrive.
About our School
At Harrogate Grammar School we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive academically, personally, and socially. Our talented, engaging, and supportive staff build strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We also provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring our team continually grows and evolves.
Guided by our school vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our core REACH values of Respect, Excellence, Adventure, Commitment, and Honesty, we cultivate an ethos of ambition, kindness, and mutual respect.
Our aim is for every student to enjoy their school experience, build lasting friendships, and leave us as well-rounded, resilient individual, ready to contribute positively to society.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
- Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
- Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
- Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
- Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career
For more about Harrogate Grammar School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.
About You
To be a good fit for this role, you will be:
- Deeply committed to enriching students’ learning experiences, with a genuine passion for education and a drive to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives
- An individual with strong subject knowledge, a proactive approach, and a clear commitment to upholding and demonstrating our school’s core values
- Eager to grow within a culture that values professional development and offers exciting opportunities for talented individuals to advance their careers rapidly
Next Steps
Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email HGSHR@hgs.rklt.co.uk.
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Harrogate Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 2070 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Harrogate Grammar School website
Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter and we work hard to encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.
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