Teacher of Girls’ Physical Education (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Teacher of Girls' Physical Education

(Maternity Cover ECT/TMS/UPS)

Required from January 2026 for a fixed term to cover maternity leave. This post is suitable for either an Early Career Teacher or a more experienced professional. We would welcome both full time and part time applications.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher to join our dedicated and high attaining girls' PE department. A commitment to contribute to extensive extra-curricular sports provision is essential. ECT's will benefit from our well-developed support programmes. You will enjoy working with our motivated, well-behaved students and with a supportive and hard-working team who have a proven track record in student achievement at all levels.

The FitzWimarc School is a heavily over-subscribed 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to student achievements, the school's ethos and its commitment and involvement with the community. The school has a history of sporting excellence and is proud of the ethos it has created around sport and exercise.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with good interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students. A strong team player, self-motivated and committed to continuing professional development.

We can offer you:

· A school setting with strong standards of behaviour

· CPD opportunities available to all staff (including a subscription to National College)

· A highly supportive and friendly working environment

· 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)

· Access to Mental Health First Aiders

· Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)

· Cycle to work scheme

· Eye care vouchers

· Free use of the school gym

The FitzWimarc School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date.

Please apply using the application form on this site and return to hr@fitzwimarc.com or for further information, please visit our website www.fitzwimarc.com or contact the HR Department at the School.

Closing date: Sunday 5th October 2025 (midnight)

Interviews: To be confirmed.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.