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Teacher of Physical Education

St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5HP

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday Full-time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong knowledge of high-quality physical education within a primary setting.
• Passion and dedication for delivering high standards of teaching and learning.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons.
• The ability to inspire pupils to develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to motivate pupils.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• A commitment to supporting the Christian ethos and values of the school.
• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular sport, clubs, competitive fixtures and enrichment activities.
• An interest in developing outdoor playtime provision and adventurous outdoor activities.
• A desire to support school residential visits and outdoor learning experiences.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive Christian school community.
• A beautiful and spacious school building with extensive grounds and plentiful resources.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning and being active.
• A committed and collaborative staff team who are passionate about supporting pupils to succeed.
• Opportunities to work alongside the PE Curriculum Leader to develop sport across the school.
• Opportunities to develop outdoor play provision and adventurous outdoor activities.
• Opportunities to support school residential visits, helping pupils experience enriching outdoor learning.
• A strong ECT induction programme and mentoring support.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive families.

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

Safeguarding Statement:
The Governing Body at St Catherine’s CE (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Headteachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the Guidance and Regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Additional documents

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

Teacher of Physical Education - March 2026.docx - 1.96 MB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of Physical Education - PS & JD.docx - 1.31 MB (opens in new tab)

Safer Recruitment Policy 2025.doc - 186 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy & Procedures.docx - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 414 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School website
• Email address: hr@stcatherines.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562 823614
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-catherine-s-cofe-vc-primary-school

We are a high performing school, with good results and many, great things to celebrate. We are also a school where the relationships which exist between all school stakeholders are key to its success. When talented people work together and support each other, great things are sure to happen, and they do! We work hard, and continually look for ways to take our school forward and improve outcomes for children.

If you have a passion for teaching and learning and working with children this might just be the right place for you! You will be working alongside some talented teachers who have much to offer and who are also open to learning new things from others.

Arranging a visit to St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@stcatherines.worcs.sch.uk.

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