Join a Community Where We ‘Aspire, Believe, and Achieve’ Together at St Helena School
Do you have the skills to foster a stimulating environment where every child can achieve their very best? Ready to inspire young minds to dream big?
At St Helena School, we strive towards a mindset that anything is possible. We provide our young people with the confidence, motivation, and resilience to be successful through a wide and inclusive curriculum.
We're looking for an exceptional Teacher of PE to cover maternity leave for up to 1 year (until June 2027). We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and Early Career Teachers.
Both full and part-time applications will be considered for this role.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
* Planning and delivering high-quality lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability, to facilitate progression in students’ learning.
* Creating a positive and engaging learning environment which makes effective use of available resources.
* Demonstrating enthusiasm for the subject which will inspire student progress and promote positive outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
* Qualified Teacher Status in the UK (suitable for ECTs)
* The ability to teach lessons that challenge all students in PE as well as willingness to teach examination subjects offered by the department (e.g., Health and Social Studies and Child Development courses).
* Experience in teaching Netball and Dance preferred.
* A commitment to the safeguarding of children.
* High expectations of the self and others.
Please see the attached and Person Specification for full details.
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
* A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
* Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
* A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
* A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
* Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
* Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight on Sunday 22nd February 2026 via My New Term. Click the link below to access the vacancy through our website:
Interviews are provisionally set to be held on Wednesday 4th March 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an
overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.