12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    13 April 2026

  • Closing date

    21 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 October 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

For Easter 2026, we are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring PE Teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to engage and motivate young people. Whether you are an ECT or a more experienced teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated department, which has been successful in a wide range of team and individual sports, locally, regionally and nationally.

Applicants will:

  • Demonstrate a passion for teaching and inspire students to develop a love of learning that reaches beyond the classroom.
  • Uphold the school’s mission to “Aim High, Expect the Best for Everyone, and Value our Community” and actively embody our core values of Ambition, Excellence, and Community in all aspects of their work.
  • Be optimistic, resilient, and committed to establishing the highest expectations for all learners.
  • Have a proven track record of securing strong progress and achievement across both key stages.
  • Champion an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, safe, and supported.
  • Recognise the importance of ongoing professional learning, with experience of supporting the development of colleagues as well as a commitment to their own professional growth and leadership potential.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ms J Charlesworth, Curriculum Leader of PE – jcharlesworth@saddleworthschool.org

What the school offers its staff

Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visithttps://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

  • Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
  • A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
  • Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension.

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information please refer to:

  • the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
  • The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
  • The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

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

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the school may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack PE Oct 25.pdf - 495 KB (opens in new tab)
Statement Employing Ex-Offenders.pdf - 139 KB (opens in new tab)

About Saddleworth School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1415 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Email address
nliley@saddleworthschool.org
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Arranging a visit to Saddleworth School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nliley@saddleworthschool.org.

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