About this role
About UsWhalley Range 11-18 High School is a popular, high-performing, multicultural inner-city girls’ comprehensive school with a thriving Sixth Form, located close to Manchester city centre. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust. Together, we create lives of opportunity.
Our recent academic results at GCSE include an Attainment 8 score of 52.04, exceeding both local and national averages. Similarly, our value added for Sixth Form A levels was 0.24 and for Vocational was 0.66 for the Extended Certificates and 0.72for the Diplomas, all well above average.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of PE to join our thriving 11-18 all-girls school. You will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3-5, supporting students of all abilities to achieve their full potential while fostering a lifelong passion for physical education. The role involves planning and delivering an ambitious curriculum, assessing progress effectively, and contributing to a culture of high expectations, positive behaviour, and inclusive practice.
As part of a collaborative and forward-thinking faculty, you will play a key role in shaping teaching and learning, contributing to curriculum development and wider school life, including extracurricular activities and pastoral support. You will benefit from a strong commitment to professional development, with access to coaching, CPD, and leadership opportunities within a supportive and values-driven environment centred on Excellence, Care and Respect.
About YouYou are a passionate and reflective teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and the ability to deliver engaging PE lessons across secondary phases. You bring strong subject knowledge, effective classroom practice, and the ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with SEND and EAL. You are committed to evidence-informed teaching and have a clear understanding of assessment, curriculum, and current educational developments.
You are a proactive team player who is dedicated to improving outcomes for young people and committed to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding. With excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you are resilient, ambitious, and motivated to continuously develop your practice. Above all, you share our commitment to empowering young women and contributing to a supportive, collaborative school culture where both staff and students can thrive.
We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Why Join Us?
“Staff appreciate how leaders and governors are developing ways to protect them from excessive workload.”
“Staff expect high standards of conduct. Pupils are well behaved in lessons and around the school site.”
A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague
We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.
We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.
We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:
A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture High expectations for all learners and staff A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility Tailored CPD and coaching Trust-wide networks and learning communities Leadership development pathways Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working optionsHow to Apply
Register or log in to MyNewTerm Complete the application form Include a personal statement tailored to the role Submit your application before the deadline We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:
Enhanced DBS checks Reference and identity verification Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.