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Teacher of PE
Jesmond Park Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/19/2026
About this role
*Please note this is a full/part time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document). Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'. This role is open to female applicants only. This is a lawful occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We are seeking to appoint as soon as possible, an enthusiastic and versatile teacher of PE to join our successful PE team. You will be required to teach PE across key stages 3, and 4. The post is fixed term to cover a maternity leave for up to one year or on the return of the permanent postholder. Physical Education is a popular subject in school which enjoys a reputation for excellence in a range of sporting activities including significant success at regional and national levels. You will teach a wide range of activities within the PE curriculum. This post offers a superb opportunity for a teacher with excellent skills to develop further within an experienced and dynamic department. This role is suitable for ECT's. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • An outstanding practitioner with a passion for PE • The ability to lead GCSE PE and continue to raise the profile of PE at Jesmond Park Academy • A commitment to extra-curricular activities • A proven track record of excellent achievement across all key stages • A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum. • A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities • Excellent communication and ICT skills WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU • A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living. • Generous annual leave • Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking • An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals • Enthusiastic and motivated students • An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development • A school with its community at heart • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplejesmondpark@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4. We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process. Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.