Teacher of PE

Rainham Mark Grammar School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026 / Flexible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,089.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual) MPS

Teacher of PE job summary

Rainham Mark Grammar School are looking to appoint a Teacher of PE for a full time, maternity cover position. Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of PE with a genuine passion for sports and a desire to inspire students? We are looking for someone who can build confidence and bring the subject to life for our students. The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and be keen to contribute ideas that support the continued success of our department. If you're excited by the opportunity to teach bright, motivated, and intellectually curious students within a well-resourced and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Experience in a selective school is not essential—both newly qualified and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

What we are looking for:

• Graduates with Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• A commitment to inclusive education and equality of opportunity
• Enthusiastic, flexible, imaginative and forward thing
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Dedication to educating and empowering students
• Firm commitment to continuous professional development

What can RMGS offer you?

Rainham Mark Grammar School (RMGS) is joining Aletheia Academies Trust on the 1st October 2026, and will retain its distinct identity while benefiting from the wider trust's collaboration, support and shared expertise. RMGS provides an enriching co-educational experience where students are nurtured to develop their leadership skills and creativity. We are a school for every academically able young person regardless of social-economic background, ethnicity, or gender, with additional support and bursaries where they are needed. Our success is based on our high expectations. Our students and staff are motivated; they inspire and challenge each other to be the best version of themselves. We believe our students are simply the best of their generation, it is a privilege to work with them. Rainham Mark Grammar School is a happy place to learn and to grow, we encourage you to visit and experience our community.

Our school was judged “Good” by Ofsted in 2022 but we are firmly of the belief that we have the potential to be exceptional. There is much to achieve in an ever-changing education landscape.

If this challenge excites you, please apply via My New Term.

Closing Date: Monday 12th October at 12pm

Interview Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

RMGS is committed to the protection and safety of its students, is an Equal Opportunities employer, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference.

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

Rainham Mark Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, medical, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.

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 Rainham Mark Grammar School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1568 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rainham Mark Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rainham-mark-grammar-school

Rainham Mark Grammar School is a large (over 1400 students), co-educational grammar school situated in Rainham, Medway, Kent.

We aim to be a friendly, caring and stimulating community which motivates young people to enjoy learning, participate enthusiastically in wider activities and make the most of their abilities.

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