Female Teacher of Physical Education
Full-time, Permanent role (Part-time applications will be considered)
Salary M1 - UPS3: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Starting 26th August 2025
Limehurst Academy is an exciting place to work and learn. Our school motto is Achievement in a Caring Environment. You will see when you visit the school and talk to the students, teachers, support staff and governors that we are passionate about what we do: getting the best out of every child whatever their abilities, interests or ambitions. We have high aspirations for everyone who is part of our community whether student or member of staff. With this caring ethos we are looking for skilled staff to join us who have a clear passion for helping young people achieve the absolute best they can. Also, since 1st January 2021, we are a proud member of the East Midlands Education Trust.
Although you will be expected to teach girls and boys, we require a female teacher to help provide a safe and supportive environment for female students, especially in the changing rooms.
This post is a crucial one to the school. You will be part of a team of six teachers. PE is a very popular subject at Limehurst; we are proud to still refer to ourselves as a Specialist Sports College. Students in Key Stage 3 have three hours of PE per week; in Key Stage 4, it is one hour per week. We also deliver Cambridge National Sports Science to those students who wish to study the subject at KS4, and this is a popular choice for students. You will need to have a commitment to extra-curricular sport. You must be able to deliver inspiring lessons for all ages and abilities within the subject. The will give you further details about what we require.
Further information and how to apply is available on our website,
Applications must be made using the EMET online form. CVs will not be accepted.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
If you would like further details regarding the vacancy please contact Office@limehurst.org.uk or telephone 01509 263444.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9:00am on Monday 17th March 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th March 2025.