Teacher of Physical Education

Reach School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7BB

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 April 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
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full-time, although part-time applications of 3 days per week or more will be considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and driven Teacher of Physical Education to join us in supporting our students in meeting and achieving their goals and developing their social and educational skills.

Our students have a range of needs, including social and emotional difficulties, which can often impact upon their learning. Consequently, the ability to engage with challenging and vulnerable learners is an essential part of this job. Our mission is to ensure that each young person leaves REACH ready to take their next steps into education, employment and the wider world, with courage, purpose and pride in who they are becoming. We can take up to 67 pupils in years 9, 10 and 11 so strong knowledge and quality first teaching are essential for the position.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be able to build relationships and engage with challenging and vulnerable learners
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about helping our young people to fulfil their full potential
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• Contribute to our vision and values

We welcome visits to the school before making an application. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Georgia Foster on 0121 675 8989 or info@reachschool.co.uk.

How to Apply: Completed application forms should be emailed to info@reachschool.co.uk by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 13th May 2026

Provisional Date for Interviews: Wednesday 20th May 2026

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking

Together we form a friendly and dedicated community. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming team that provide an inclusive and supportive environment for our students and staff alike. All staff take an active role in supporting our students, parents and carers, developing positive relationships.

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.

Safeguarding_and_CP_Policy.pdf - 1.03 MB (opens in new tab)

EDI_Policy.pdf - 298 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of PE Information for Applicants.pdf - 849 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Staff Application Form.docx - 83.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Reach School

• School type: Free School, ages 13 to 16
• School size: 5 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Reach School website
• Email address: info@reachschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01216758989
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/reach-school

REACH School is an Alternative Provision school for students in years 10 and 11 based in Kings Heath. Our students come from schools throughout the South Area Network and beyond. We provide a tailored education for up to 64 students who would benefit from a more personalised learning journey.

Together we form a happy, inclusive and dedicated community, which celebrates our students, and encourages them to be aspirational in their goals.

Arranging a visit to Reach School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@reachschool.co.uk.

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