Female PE Teacher | Outstanding Secondary Academy | Staffordshire

The Opportunity

Staffordshire is a county with a distinguished sporting heritage from its elite football academies to its renowned outdoor pursuit centres. We are seeking an energetic and inspirational Female PE Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary academy. In this role you will lead by example fostering a culture of physical excellence inclusivity and competitive spirit while acting as a pivotal role model for young women in sport across the county.

The Department & Sporting Culture

• You will join a dynamic Physical Education faculty that prides itself on a diverse curriculum ranging from traditional team sports to contemporary health and fitness modules.

• The academy boasts exceptional facilities including a large sports hall floodlit all-weather pitches and a dedicated fitness and dance studio.

• As an Outstanding setting we prioritise the link between physical activity and mental wellbeing ensuring that every studentregardless of abilityfinds a pathway to lifelong fitness.

• We maintain strong partnerships with local Staffordshire sports clubs and national governing bodies providing students with pathways into elite competition and coaching.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Delivering high-energy PE lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 including GCSE PE and BTEC Sport Level 2/3 for suitably qualified candidates.

2. Inclusive Engagement: Developing strategies to increase female participation in sport ensuring a supportive and empowering environment for all girls.

3. Coaching & Extra-Curricular: Leading the schools representative teams in local and regional fixtures spanning netball football athletics and gymnastics.

4. Theoretical Rigour: Teaching the academic components of the PE curriculum including anatomy physiology and the psychology of sport.

5. Operational Safety: Maintaining an uncompromising approach to health and safety ensuring all equipment and activities meet the highest standards of risk management.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a subject specialist who is passionate about the transformative power of sport. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong honours degree in Physical Education Sports Science or a related discipline.

• Proven Track Record: Evidence of delivering high-quality practical and theoretical lessons with a deep understanding of current GCSE and vocational assessment criteria.

• Inspirational Leadership: The ability to motivate and inspire female students to engage in competitive sport and lead healthy active lifestyles.

• Reflective Practice: A professional committed to continuous growth eager to contribute to the academys wider extra-curricular programme.

Due to the requirements of the curriculum and the supervision of female changing facilities this post is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010.

Why Join Us

• The chance to work in an Outstanding environment where student behaviour is exemplary and Physical Education is highly valued by the wider community.

• Unrivalled professional development pathways including leadership training and collaboration with elite coaches and practitioners across Staffordshire.

• The opportunity to work in Staffordshirea county offering a superb quality of life beautiful countryside and excellent transport links to Birmingham and Manchester.

• A prestigious professional community that values innovation physical rigour and the holistic development of every student.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.