PE Teacher

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Interview Date: Monday 18^th May 2026

1 x Teacher of PE Fixed Term contract to start 1^st September 2026 until 31^st August 2027.

Main Scale M1 to Upper Pay Scale UPS3 (£32,916 to £51,048)

Are you, or do you have the potential to be an exceptional Teacher of PE, looking to play a key role in one of the strongest performing schools in the Rochdale Borough?

Holy Family RC & CE College is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of PE who is passionate about education and who has a flair for working with young people, who will drive the PE department on to its next stage of development as a high performing faculty. This position is ideally suited to an ECT seeking a nurturing and ambitious school community.

Holy Family RC and CE College is a Dual Faith Christian 11-16 school located in Heywood, Rochdale. The College was judged as “Good” by OFSTED in January 2022 and “Outstanding” by both Salford and Manchester Diocese in June 2023.

The College is committed to becoming Outstanding in all areas and is rapidly driving improvement across the school. This post would be suitable for teachers who would welcome the chance to become part of our exciting journey.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Keen, committed students who are positive and active learners in a College that has a strong, Christian Ethos.
• Excellent professional development and guidance we welcome applications from ECT’s and all those who believe they have the skills to become an exceptional teacher.
• A very successful and over-subscribed school which is growing.
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning.
• Supportive and focused Senior Leaders with a passion to develop talented staff into the Middle and Senior Leaders of tomorrow.
• The chance to be part of a school that has a “can and will do” attitude, and the chance to be part of an exceptional department.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

• A teacher with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Highly motivated and a belief that we can change the life chances of young people for the better.
• A well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help students to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for their futures.
• The talent, interpersonal skills and range of teaching skills necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team, with a smile.
• A “can do” attitude that permeates your approach to the job, and a commitment to being the best you can be.
• To support the Christian ethos of our school.

Holy Family College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The school operates a Safer Recruitment policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment @hfch.co.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 13^th May 2026 at 11:59pm

Shortlisting date: Thursday 14^th May 2026

Interview date: Monday 18^th May 2026 (all day)