Teacher of Physical Education (PE) Boys
The Derby High School, Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required for: September 2026 (or Easter start if possible)
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
THE DERBY HIGH SCHOOL
RADCLIFFE ROAD
BURY
BL9 9NH
Tel: 0161 764 1819 Fax: 0161 764 9365
SchoolEmail:info@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Ms C H Hubert
11-16 mixed comprehensive NOR 930
Required for:September 2026 (or Easter start if possible)
TEACHER OF PE (BOYS)
The ability to teach a second subjectis essential.
MPS/UPS
The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position fora number ofyears. We areseekingto appoint a well-qualified,enthusiasticand highly motivated teacher to join our PE Department. We are passionate about delivering a high quality and engaging curriculum and aspire to be a beacon of practice in PE. Significant investments into the PE Department have been made in recent years to deliver on our vision for excellence. This isa great opportunityto join a dedicated,hardworkingand forward-thinking school where you will be supported to develop your practice.
The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptionalprogressand our Progress 8 score currently stands at +0.44. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
Our Physical Education Faculty is a highly experienced, ambitious and deeply committed team of passionate sports specialists who place young people, performance and personal development at the heart of everything we do. The faculty is driven by energy, collaboration and a shared belief in the power of sport to transform lives.
We are proud of our strong team culture, with four PE teachers (two male and two female teachers) working closely together. Colleagues from across the school are invited to support the team to deliver an extensive extra-curricular programme that truly extends learning beyond the classroom.
PE is a core subject across both Key Stages, with BTEC Sport a popular and well-established pathway at Key Stage 4. Our curriculum is designed to excite and engage as we strive to enable every learner to EXCEL. Through a carefully sequenced and ambitious programme, students develop the physical competence, tactical understanding and leadership skills needed to become confident, independent performers. We inspire lifelong participation. By ensuring students recognise the value of physical activity not just for success in school, but for their health, wellbeing and future lives.
The faculty benefits from extensive playing fields, outdoor courts and a fully equipped sports hall. Our commitment to listening to student voice is exemplified by the recent addition of a trampolines funded through an ambitious 21-mile, 12-hour community hike involving staff, students and families. We maximise every opportunity to learn beyond the school gates, forging strong partnerships with local sports clubs and facilities and fully embracing our role within the wider community.
Significant involvement in extra-curricular sport is an expectation. Extra-curricular sport is a definingstrength of the department and sits at the heart of the school’s bespoke enrichment programme, The Derby Diploma. We are proud of our inclusive approach, encouraging students of all abilities to participate, compete and represent the school. Our teams are increasingly successful within the authority and PE staff play a central role in the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, including expeditions and international residential experiences.
We believe that The Derby High School isa great placeto work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with;
A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue toimprove;
A school that hashigh expectationsof all who workhere;
A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of schoolimprovement;
A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for theirwelfare;
A supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to theirroles;
A school that works effectively with allstakeholders;
A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.
We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references.To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form together with the supporting statement and email to Mrs SSilgram-Clynes, Headteacher’s PA at headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE: 9am on 23rdJanuary
Posted applications should be sent FAOMrsSilgram-Clynesat the school address.
What the school offers its staff
I would like to thank you for your interest in the role ofTeacher ofPhysical EducationatThe Derby High School.The successful candidate will need to teach a second subject.Having read all the necessary information about our school I hope you are excited about applying for this position.
At The Derby HighSchoolwe ‘Inspire to Make a Difference’.We havehigh ambitionsfor all our students. We are passionate about improving life chances and are committed to providing an outstanding education. We wanteach and everyone of our students toenjoy their high school experience,achieve exceptionally welland succeed in life.
Theschoolis an oversubscribed 11-16 Co-Educational Comprehensive (approx. 950 students on roll).We aresituated in the Northwest of England in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchesterand havegood transport linksto the city and neighbouring towns. The school's intake is truly comprehensive, with students from adiverserange of backgrounds.
The Derby High School, built in 1959, is an iconic building within the town with its distinctive look and extensive playing fields. Over recent years there have beena number ofunique additions to the school, and these have enhanced our curriculum offer: a bespoke Performing Arts building, INSPIRE, threestateof the art science laboratories, DISCOVER and a multimillion-pound Sports Hall, EXCEL. In 2018 webuilta STEAM Garden, a cross-curricular outdoor learning space,designed by our studentsfor the school and wider community.Twoyearsagowe openedCREATE, a purpose-built Design & Technology block that enablesour students to develop skills working with various materials, Food and Nutrition, Engineering andCADCAM.Computing and Business lessons are taught inExcITe.Reflecting our commitment to providing an outstanding education for our most vulnerable students we havealsorenovated an area of the school to house INCLUDE, a bespoke base for our SEND students.
Our curriculum is based on a ‘Resilience Framework’.It is dynamic, challenging and engaging, enabling our students to excel in all areas in school and preparing them for theirnext stepsin their education/careers.We offer a vast range of external excursions for every curriculum area, including to local colleges and universities, challenging stereotypes, raising aspirations, and engendering a sense of awe and wonder from the world around us.
There is a strong willingness to grow independent learners with the skills and experiences to thrive in a modern world. We prepare our students to become tomorrow's leaders through extensive opportunities to develop leadership skills. We are a school where all matter and our pastoral careensuresour students feel safe and happy.
We believe that enabling our students to flourish and reach their true potential is what drives our staff and that is why we achieve outstanding Progress 8 scores year on year (P8: 2018 = +0.40, 2019 = +0.30, 2022 = +0.44, 2023 = +0.41, 2024 = +0.35).Thisdata puts us as the highest performing school in Bury since 2018.Our2025 results were again strong but dueto Covidit is not possible to calculate aprogress score for this cohort.We are driven by strong moral values that puts students at the centre of all we do and so we are particularly proud of the positive progress our Pupil Premium students make.This commitment to excellence will be unceasing. We want to make a difference to the lives of the young people we serve.
We fully recognisethebenefitsPEbrings toyoung people andschoollife. We take part inlocal and regionalcompetitions,provide awide variety ofexperiences and opportunities within and beyond the school dayincluding trips abroadand havelarge numbers of students engaging with the many extra-curricular sporting clubs we offer.Likewisewehavehealthy numbers optingto studyBTEC PEat Key Stage 4.
Thisvacancy isan exciting opportunity for an outstandingPhysical Educationteacher who wants to work in a high-performing school that is committed to providing the best education.Ourfacilities areexcellentand youwould be workingalongsideexperienced teacherswhoare highly respected within the Local Authority.We are seeking someone withhigh standardsand expectations who would bring their passion forPhysical Educationto the students at The Derby High School.An ability to teach asecond subjectisrequiredas is a willingness to make a significant contribution to The Derby Diploma.I guarantee that we will support, guide and prepare you for the next stage in your career.
At The Derby High School,we value all ourstaff and their well-being. We place a significant emphasis on professional development and provide opportunities for staff to lead,collaborateand take part in action research. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.
Youare reminded that the closing date for applications isFriday 23January 2026at 9am.
The Derby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.We are a safer recruitmentemployer,and the successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and all pre-employmentchecks to includeacceptablereferences.
I look forward to receiving your completed application and reading what you have to offer The Derby High School.
Further information about the job
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
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Derby High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 951 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Derby High School website
- Email address
- ssilgram-clynes@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptional progress and we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8 (most recent validated Progress 8 measure stands at +0.30). Alongside this student progress in Mathematics is positive and above the national average. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
Arranging a visit to The Derby High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilgram-clynes@thederbyhighschool.co.uk.
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