Teacher of PE

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year initially
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is looking for a Teacher of PE to join our committed PE team from September 2026. We are looking for a motivated professional who shares a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons, both practically and in the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and high-performing PE teacher who is committed to pushing themselves further and achieving amazing things with and for their students. We believe in high expectations and a sense of collaborative and positive enthusiasm, which brings out the best in our team.

At Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, we are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage with, and, more importantly, enjoy physical education. We understand the importance of PE and extra-curricular activities in allowing students to progress on their educational journey.

This role is offering MPS/UPS + London Fringe based on experience. This is a fixed term role for 1 year initially.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-leigh-academy

Arranging a visit to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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