Train-to-Teach Physical Education from September 2026

Hornchurch High School, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ

46 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Unsalaried Route
• Additional allowances:

  Unsalaried Route

Train-to-Teach Physical Education from September 2026 job summary

Train-to-Teach Physical Education from September 2026

Pay scale: Self-funded/ Unsalaried

Full time, Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to welcome a graduate with a strong degree to train as a teacher of Physical Education. The training encompasses a one-year initial teacher training course (ITT), with a view of permanent employment, dependant on successful completion of the course and performance and available vacancy, which will involve an application process. The next steps for the successful candidate would be an ECT programme on the qualified main teacher pay scale. As per the unsalaried ITT route, the trainee will be responsible for funding their course fees.

In the first year, the graduate will take on a small timetable that will increase in hours over the course of the year. They will be supported by an experienced mentor who will be in the classroom with them. The graduate will follow Hornchurch High School’s bespoke initial teacher training development programme. The successful candidate will seek to foster excellence and will have the ability to inspire enthusiasm for Physical Education. They should also be willing to play a significant and meaningful role in the co-curricular life of the school.

This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future. We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff.

If you think you could be the right person for us, please complete the application form which is available on My New Term Website. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Closing Date: midday, Sunday 12th April 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

Headteacher: Ms S Madhvani

Hornchurch High School is part of the Partnership Learning Trust

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hornchurch High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 717 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hornchurch High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hornchurch-high-school

We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff. We offer excellent training, exciting links with other school partners and provide opportunities for personal development. We have a vibrant work place with friendly, supportive colleagues and an excellent work/life balance.

This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future as we head towards an outstanding judgement from Ofsted.

Our innovative curriculum ensures that students experience a wide range of subjects and opportunities in and outside of the classroom.

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