Teacher of PE - Maternity Cover (Female)

King's Leadership Academy Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3HL

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2025

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  15 September 2025

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)

Teacher of PE - Maternity Cover (Female) job summary

Teacher of Physical Education

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton
Inspiring excellence. Shaping futures.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who thrives on student success, is willing to go the extra mile, and wants to be part of a supportive, ambitious team.

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is proud to be part of the Great Schools Trust, a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust committed to transforming lives and promoting social mobility. Located in the vibrant town of Bolton, with its strong community spirit and excellent transport links, our academy delivers a world-class education in a modern, purpose-built environment.

At Great Schools Trust, we believe that every child, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to thrive. Through our focus on high expectations, leadership development, and character education, we prepare students for university, successful careers, and life beyond school. As a valued member of our team, you’ll join a Trust that champions integrity, professionalism, and collaboration, empowering you to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.

We are looking for a practitioner who is passionate about PE, committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences, and motivated to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

What Makes This Role Special?

• Modern Learning Spaces - Teach in well-equipped classrooms within a supportive environment that promotes focus and achievement.
• Collaborative & Passionate Team - Join a dedicated and innovative department committed to delivering an ambitious and inclusive maths curriculum.
• Real Impact Through Education - Inspire students to see the relevance of maths in everyday life and future aspirations.
• Professional Development - Access high-quality CPD, leadership development pathways, and Trust-wide partnerships to advance your career.
• Convenient Location - Situated close to Bolton town centre, with excellent transport links via the M6 and M62.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to curriculum development, resources, and teaching strategies.
• Play an active role in shaping the future of the department and academy.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons that challenge and support students of all abilities.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to support growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects to enhance students’ overall learning experiences.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Plus Physical Education at King's Bolton.

How to Apply: To apply, please visit [MyNewTerm].

For further information, please contact: Jemma Harvey - j.harvey@kingsbolton.com

Safeguarding Commitment:

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join us and empower students to achieve excellence in mathematics at King’s Leadership Academy Bolton.

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

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff o share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

To find out more about working for the Great Schools Trust and King’s Leadership Academy Bolton check out our Twitter or website and please get in touch if you would like a visit or chat with the Principal.

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 King's Leadership Academy Bolton

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 899 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Leadership Academy Bolton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-leadership-academy-bolton

Welcome to King’s Leadership Academy Bolton, a non-selective free independent school in the state sector that is providing a world class education for the young people of Great Lever.
King’s is founded on international research and traditional values with a huge focus on leadership and academic development.

Our vision is “To develop in each of our student the academic skills, intellectual habits, qualities of character and leadership traits necessary to succeed at all levels and become successful citizens in tomorrow’s world”.

At King’s we believe every child can succeed and that great teaching is the key to that success. This sentiment is reflected in our motto, ‘Credimus’, which translated from Latin literally means we believe.

We believe in appointing only the very best teachers and staff who are committed to serving the students and parents of this community. We believe in having the highest expectations of ourselves and our students as well as accepting no excuses for underperformance. We believe that our school exists to shape the life chances of all our students in order that they can attend the best Universities or places of employment in the years to come. We believe in fully supporting our students throughout their education.

King’s is unique, in that we have developed a highly personalised approach to our provision and teaching. Our smaller class sizes and year groups afford us tremendous opportunities to truly nurture and develop the academic and creative talents in all our students.

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