Teacher of PE (Female)

Ref: SCH- NALP-0074 16 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Hurworth School Location: Darlington Salary: Main Pay Range £31,650 - £43,607 / Upper Pay Range £45,646 - £49,084 Department: PE Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date: 26/09/2025 12:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 01/12/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main Pay Range | M1 - M6

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of PE to join our team to cover a Maternity Leave. You will join an established team where students love PE and enjoy being challenged to be the best and develop their physical skills. This post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.


You will be a creative, adaptable, and dedicated specialist with high aspirations and a love of PE which will enable you to deliver creative lessons to inspire pupils. In addition, you will have a demonstrable track record as an excellent classroom practitioner ensuring pupils meet or exceed expected progress. Applications are welcome from both experienced and Early Career Teachers.


In return we can offer; high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to NALP networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; an exceptional curriculum with a highly supportive and collaborative staff. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Ms T Minshull on 01325 720424 or by e-mail to tminshull@hurworth.nalp.org.uk.


If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk  


Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Graduate in relevant subject with Qualified Teacher Status Pass
Essential
Health and safety qualifications for the relevant subject Pass
Essential
Well structured supporting letter indicating beliefs and understanding of important educational issues Pass
Essential
Commitment to and track record of continuing professional development relevant to subject area Pass
Essential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge
Good classroom practitioner at KS3 & KS4
Essential
A knowledge of current health and safety issues  
Essential
Experience in planning assessment strategies in line with desired outcomes 
Essential
Understanding of competency-based curriculums in-line with assessment techniques and the ability to develop them
Essential
Understanding of assessment techniques and the ability to plan these into SOW’s 
Essential
Track record of embracing innovation
Essential
Up to date, excellent knowledge in subject, national and local policy, pedagogy, and classroom practice
Essential
Special Requirements
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
Essential
Suitability to work with children/young people
Essential
The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English
Essential
Personal Attributes
Ability to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility
Essential
A flexible approach
Essential
Willingness to engage with appraisal, development and training opportunities and apply the knowledge and skills gained
Essential
Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to work
Essential
Ability to act as a positive role model and demonstrate high personal standards
Essential
Ability to treat information in a sensitive and confidential manner
Essential
Commitment to own professional development and willingness to undertake training
Essential
Ability to work independently and make a positive contribution as part of a team
Essential
Relevant Skills
Evidence of being able to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff, Governors, parents and the wider community
Desirable
Ability to coach/mentor, support and challenge pupils
Desirable
Ability or commitment to develop the use of new technology to a high level   
Essential
Ability to use ICT effectively in the classroom and to support learning
Essential
Ability to work effectively in a wide range of partnerships to achieve school improvement  
Essential
Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a range of people including children and adults
Essential
Commitment to raising standards and achieving the highest standards of achievement for young people 
Essential

Related Documents

Job Description and Person Specification Teacher of PE - Hurworth JD and PS.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Hurworth School

Croft Road
Hurworth-on-Tees
Darlington
Durham
DL2 2JG

Ms T Minshull

https://hurworth.nalp.org.uk/
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