Teacher of Girls’ PE

Maternity Leave Cover

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
Contract term: Fixed Term
Contract type: Full time
Job Starts: September 2026 to August 2027 or until the return of the postholder, whichever is sooner
Number on roll: 600+

Is Teaching your passion? Would you like to work at a school that supports your career, prioritises your wellbeing and ensures that you are part of our Moor Park family? If you want to feel that your work makes a difference and that you are proud to represent a community that is grateful for your work, then we are the school for you.

The staff at Moor Park High School and Sixth Form are a caring, supportive team who are passionate about the well-being of our learning community and are dedicated to ensuring the success of the pupils and the school. Teachers enjoy working at the school and feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors. Visitors to Moor Park consistently comment on the warm, sociable and friendly atmosphere within our School and the polite and enthusiastic nature of our pupils. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved at Moor Park and are excited about the future ahead

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, talented and committed full-time Teacher of Girls’ PE(maternity leave cover) to join our thriving and ambitious school community. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school at a significant stage of growth, with a rising Published Admission Number (PAN) and expanding provision. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting an established yet developing PE department, with opportunities to be involved in shaping provision during a period of expansion, with the department set to grow further from September 2027.

We are looking for a teacher with strong subject knowledge across a wide range of sports, who demonstrates exceptional passion, commitment and energy. You will be expected to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspire students of all abilities, and contribute fully to the wider life of the department. In addition to curriculum teaching, the successful candidate will support an extra-curricular programme, including lunchtime and after-school activities, and will be willing and able to lead teams in local leagues and tournaments. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated practitioner to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and forward looking school environment. The role is suitable for a teacher on the Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale/or ECT. Please contact Mrs Roberts, Deputy Headteacher, on 01772 795428 if you have any questions.

We can offer:

• a warm and welcoming school with friendly and enthusiastic students who enjoy learning in a safe and happy environment;
• high expectations of ourselves and the pupils in relation to behaviour and academic and creative progress;
• a school valued and supported by Governors, Senior Leadership Team, parents and the community;
• a school and Senior Leadership Team that allows you to be inspirational, proactive and play an active part in our school improvement;
• tailored CPD with a strong commitment on developing individual career paths which supports and stimulates professional growth;
• a school that welcomes new ideas with energy and enthusiasm;
• a school that places your wellbeing at the centre of what we do;
• a successful and forward-looking school with outstanding facilities.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an outstanding teacher, or a teacher with outstanding potential;
• has excellent subject knowledge and high expectations;
• is passionate about developing teaching and learning styles;
• is a team player committed to excellence for all pupils;
• can demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for their subject and convey this effectively in the classroom;
• has a keen desire to work collaboratively with all colleagues to make a greater impact on student progress.

We believe that Moor Park is a remarkable School and if you would like to see this for yourself, we would be delighted to arrange a visit for you prior to making an application. Please email Claire Walsh, Office Manager at [email protected] to arrange this.

 

Application Process: Applications can be made via the school website at www.moorpark.mp and accessed through the ‘vacancies’ tab. Please note: any other form of application will not be considered. Please do not send CV’s or other supporting documentation as these will not be accepted.

Closing date – Friday 8 May – 10am

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 15 May 2026

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – pre employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisting candidates. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.