5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    To be confirmed

  • Closing date

    20 May 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    15 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.01

Teacher of PE (Male) - Main or Upper Scale job summary

Teacher of Physical Education (Male).

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00  per annum for full time. Pay scale M1- UPS3


Are you passionate about teaching Physical Education? Do you have the highest expectations of every member of the school community? Are you a values-driven teacher who models integrity and a commitment to inclusion? Can you inspire and influence young people’s lives and to promote the value of education?


If you can answer yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you. 


Hodgson Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of PE to join our thriving department. You will be a professional who sets high expectations, fosters a safe and stimulating learning environment, and is committed to the personal and academic growth of every student.


Our department is a dynamic and forward‑thinking environment where learning goes beyond performance outcomes to develop confident, resilient, and engaged students. You won’t simply be teaching to a specification – you’ll be part of a team delivering a rich, varied curriculum designed to promote teamwork, foster a love of physical activity, and inspire lifelong participation in sport and health.

By joining us, you will play a key role in our academy’s commitment to raising standards of attainment and ensuring students from all backgrounds are supported to achieve their full potential. We are proud of our supportive, close‑knit team culture, where collaboration is central, every voice is valued in planning discussions, and every success - no matter how small - is recognised and celebrated.


A day in your new role could see you: 

  • Delivering engaging and inspiring PE lessons and targeted support to develop students’ physical skills and confidence
  • Planning creative, high‑quality lessons and sharing resources and best practice with colleagues
  • Using stretching and challenging activities to promote resilience, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of physical performance and health
  • Planning enrichment activities and extra‑curricular opportunities that encourage participation in sport and physical activity
  • Modelling the positive attitudes, values, and behaviours expected of students, including teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship



If this motivates you, apply today and help us coach the next generation to succeed.


Closing date: 20th May 2026 08:00am

Interviews: 22nd May 2026


Find everything you need here to get started with your online application.


Post start date: To be confirmed. 


Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment


We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.


All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.

Think of your application as a chance to show off and shout about your experience! Below is a list of all the skills we're looking for, so don't be shy, make sure you highlight how you've used them. You'll find a breakdown of what's important for this role in the job description, so give it a good look and make sure your application shines! 


Please do not upload your CV; we cannot consider these. Instead make sure that everything we need to know is included in your application.



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

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.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

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About Hodgson Academy

School type
Academies, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1120 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Hodgson Academy is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 16. We provide a first rate, all-round education for children of all abilities. The academy is a vibrant and exciting learning environment. Students, after all, need to be happy to be successful. The academy’s ethos is friendly, positive and well disciplined. We have high expectations for every single student here, to ensure they strive to achieve to the very best of their ability. Each individual is appropriately supported and challenged throughout their time here. Examination results are consistently amongst the highest in Lancashire and compare extremely well nationally. The vast majority of Hodgson students go into further education at 16 and large numbers enter higher education at 18. There’s an exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities to complement learning. All students are encouraged to participate in some form of our extended provision – entitled the Hodgson Experience – to aid personal growth. The academy is especially proud of its reputation in music, drama and sport. We believe in lifelong learning for all. Education should be a challenging and enjoyable experience, where hard work and a desire to achieve the best bring their own rewards. Students are supported to gain the appropriate qualifications, skills and attributes they need for further education and a successful life after school. As a consequence, our students are well educated, well rounded, confident and respectful of others. A warm welcome awaits you at Hodgson Academy.

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