Teacher of PE

Job Title: Teacher of PE (Girls)
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Temporary until Easter 2027
Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: September 2026

Teacher of Physical Education (Girls)
(Main or Upper Pay Spine)

Required from 1st September 2026

(Temporary 2 Terms until Easter 2027)

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to the post of Teacher of Physical Education (Girls). The successful candidate will join a high achieving and ambitious team in our very popular and over-subscribed school. The post would suit an inspirational and innovative teacher, ideally with a proven track record or immediate potential to deliver consistent high-quality lessons at both Key Stage 3 & 4, including GCSE and BTEC Sport qualifications. A passionate commitment to our extensive extra-curricular enrichment programme is essential.

The school is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the PE Department is a creative and successful team, who are often at the forefront of developments in education, sport, and recreation. Stockport School is proud to offer an extensive array of sporting opportunities to all students with PE taught as a core component within our curriculum.

This role will provide the post holder with the opportunity to join a large, vibrant, well established, and very successful PE department, and to gain excellent professional development as they progress in their career.

We are seeking a well-qualified colleague who has:

A dynamic, innovative and creative approach with excellent interpersonal skills
The learner at the centre of their vision
Excellent classroom and indoor & outdoor practical teaching and learning skills
Dedication to the value and importance of PE and sport as a subject area, providing opportunity for all
The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower young people to achieve excellence
An absolute commitment to achieving the very highest of standards
An ambitious and dedicated professional approach with strong leadership attributes
A passionate commitment to our extensive extra-curricular enrichment programme

Applicants are required to be well-organised, inspirational teachers, who are passionate about their subject and who also aspire for future career and leadership opportunities within the school. You will be able to work independently and in liaison with other colleagues to create a high level of challenge for a range of learners in every lesson and support the on-going development of this high-achieving department.

Please see the accompanying pack for further details of the role and of how to apply. Please also visit our website www.stockportschool.net or contact the Headteacher's P.A., Mrs J. Richards, at j.richards@stockport.stockport.sch.uk regarding any enquiries.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 27th April 2026, although the school reserves the right to close the deadline sooner dependent upon applications.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the DBS.

Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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