14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    27 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    13 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - Temporary 2 Terms Until Easter 2027

Pay scale

Main or Upper Pay Spine

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to the post of Teacher of Physical Education (Girls). The successful candidate will join a high achieving and ambitious team in our very popular and over-subscribed school. The post would suit an inspirational and innovative teacher, ideally with a proven track record or immediate potential to deliver consistent high-quality lessons at both Key Stage 3 & 4, including GCSE and BTEC Sport qualifications. A passionate commitment to our extensive extra-curricular enrichment programme is essential.

This role will provide the post holder with the opportunity to join a large, vibrant, well established, and very successful PE department, and to gain excellent professional development as they progress in their career.

We are seeking a well-qualified colleague who has:

ü A dynamic, innovative and creative approach with excellent interpersonal skills

ü The learner at the centre of their vision

ü Excellent classroom and indoor & outdoor practical teaching and learning skills

ü Dedication to the value and importance of PE and sport as a subject area, providing opportunity for all

ü The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower young people to achieve excellence

ü An absolute commitment to achieving the very highest of standards

ü An ambitious and dedicated professional approach with strong leadership attributes

ü A passionate commitment to our extensive extra-curricular enrichment programme

Applicants are required to be well-organised, inspirational teachers, who are passionate about their subject and who also aspire for future career and leadership opportunities within the school. You will be able to work independently and in liaison with other colleagues to create a high level of challenge for a range of learners in every lesson and support the on-going development of this high-achieving department.

Please see the accompanying pack for further details of the role and of how to apply. Please also visit our website www.stockportschool.net or contact the Headteacher's P.A., Mrs J. Richards, at j.richards@stockport.stockport.sch.uk regarding any enquiries.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 27th April 2026, although the school reserves the right to close the deadline sooner dependent upon applications.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the DBS.

What the school offers its staff

The school is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the PE Department is a creative and successful team, who are often at the forefront of developments in education, sport, and recreation. Stockport School is proud to offer an extensive array of sporting opportunities to all students with PE taught as a core component within our curriculum.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

About Stockport School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1349 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01614833622

The school is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results.

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