About this role
Maternity Cover expected end date 31 August 2027. Full time.
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Are you passionate about helping girls develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of sport?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of PE (Girls' Sports Specialist) to join our team and inspire pupils to achieve their personal best, whether they are participating for enjoyment, improving their wellbeing or striving for sporting success.
At Temple Moor, we aim to develop a love and passion for sport that leads to lifelong participation and supports improved health and wellbeing. We believe PE offers far more than physical development. Through sport and physical activity, we strive to equip students with the leadership, teamwork, resilience and communication skills they need to succeed in the modern world, enabling them to become active, responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to their communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop girls' sport across our school, delivering engaging and inclusive PE lessons that enable every pupil to feel valued, supported and successful. We are looking for a teacher who understands that pupils engage with sport in different ways and can create positive experiences that encourage participation, build confidence and remove barriers to engagement.
As a Girls' Sports Specialist, you will play a key role in leading and developing opportunities across a range of sports, supporting competitive fixtures, enriching our extra-curricular programme and helping to raise the profile of girls' sport within our school community. You will join a collaborative and supportive team that is committed to helping every pupil thrive, both in lessons and beyond the classroom.
The successful candidate will be passionate about PE and girls' sport, able to inspire pupils of all abilities, and committed to creating engaging, inclusive and accessible learning experiences where every pupil can succeed. They will build positive relationships, promote confidence, teamwork and resilience, and contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs, fixtures and sporting events.
About our School
Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form is an outward-facing school at the heart of its local community. We are committed to understanding and responding to the changing needs of education so that every learner has the opportunity to succeed in a supportive and ambitious environment.
As part of Red Kite Learning Trust we benefit from a culture of collaboration shared expertise and professional support. Working together across the Trust helps us continuously improve what we offer our students while creating opportunities for staff to learn develop and grow throughout their careers.
Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led organisation where people are encouraged to contribute their strengths share ideas and make a positive difference to the lives of young people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel respected supported and able to thrive.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HEREFlexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangementsSupportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-beingCommunity culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our teamProfessional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your careerFor more about Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.
About You
To be a good fit for this role, you will be:
Passionate about PE and girls' sport, with the ability to inspire pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of sportInclusive and pupil-centred, creating engaging learning experiences that enable every student to participate, succeed and thriveA collaborative team player, building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, families and the wider community to promote participation and achievementCommitted to high standards, supporting both academic and sporting excellence while contributing to a vibrant extra-curricular programme and the wider life of the schoolNext Steps
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Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email our HR & People Team at [email protected].
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.