What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Sport and Physical education and you can deliver high-quality lessons and excellent outcomes for students?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Female PE to join our high-performing team from September 2026. You will teach KS3 and KS4 Cambridge National Sports Science in a forward-thinking school that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Leading on extra curricular activities is also part of this role.
The successful candidate will have the highest expectations of our students and will be keen to develop their practice, inspire and motivate pupils and have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our pupils’ love of learning and participation in Sport and PE.
This post is offered on a full time, fixed term contract, to cover a maternity leave. Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.
Why Join Us?
* Fixed term, full-time role
* ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
* Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
* Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more
Values and Attitudes
* Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students
* Dedication to continuous professional development
* Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community
Teaching and Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status / QTLS
* Degree in related subject
* Recent participation in relevant In-Service Training
* Professional knowledge and understanding
* Subject National Curriculum – All Key Stages
* Assessment
* Teaching and Learning strategies
* Ability to teach subject to GCSE
* Ability to teach subject to BTEC / A-Level
* Coaching qualifications
* Willingness to assist in delivery of extracurricular activities
* An awareness of safeguarding children issues
Personal Skills and Attributes
* Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
* High level of communication and Interpersonal Skills
* Personal motivation
* Ability to motivate pupils
* Excellent organisation and administration skills
* Excellent ICT Skills
* Work as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a long and strong record of academic success. The destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.
Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extracurricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.
Our school’s mission is ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society with confidence.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly oversubscribed.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
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