Teacher of Physical Education

Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  9 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Physical Education (PE)
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Physical Education job summary

TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Required September 2025 or earlier start if possible

1 Year Fixed Term Contract Covering Maternity Leave

Full Time MPS/UPS

St. Michael's is a happy and highly successful Catholic Secondary School serving the community of South West Hertfordshire and is part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT) one of the most successful Multi Academy Trusts in the country.

We are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Teacher of Physical Education who can motivate, challenge and inspire students to unlock their potential and develop the skills necessary to explore beyond what they consider to be possible.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECT's, with the potential to teach Physical Education up to A Level. We encourage applicants with a keen interest in delivering a wide range of practical activities, as well as being able to deliver the theoretical aspects of Physical Education at KS4 and KS5. Being able to drive a minibus is desirable but not essential.

St. Michael's is currently enjoying great success and is able to offer a range of extensive professional opportunities for individual development as well as advancing programmes for staff well-being.

All applications must be received by midday on Friday 9 May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 14 May 2025

For further information about St. Michael's Catholic High School please visit our website: www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk or to request a visit to the school please email: recruitment@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

The school is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that an online search of all applicants will be carried out as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Any questions arising from this online search may be discussed at interview. References will be requested prior to interview.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Saint Michael's Catholic High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1106 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Michael's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-michael-s-catholic-high-school-watford

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