* The Whitstable School
* MPS/UPS
* Maternity Cover for 1 year
* Potential for Permanent Role
* September 2025 start
The Whitstable School is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring female P.E. teacher to join our energetic, high-performing and student-focused Physical Education department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school and team where sport, ambition and curriculum excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
You will join a passionate P.E. department with three full-time colleagues and a strong commitment to competitive fixtures, student enrichment, and co-curricular engagement. Our team is known for its strong collaboration, energy and commitment to providing all students with access to outstanding physical education opportunities.
You’ll benefit from working under the leadership of a supportive and experienced senior leader, who is also a P.E. specialist and the department’s Line Manager. This ensures that your professional development and day-to-day work are understood and championed at senior level.
The successful candidate will be:
* An excellent classroom practitioner.
* Passionate about teaching PE across all key stages.
* A team player who will fit in well with our existing department.
* Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school.
* Suitable for both experienced or Early Career Teachers.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
* Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
* Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
* Access to training and development
* Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
* Cycle to Work scheme
* On-site Parking
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dave Costley at Dave.costley@swale.at or 01227 931300.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to Dave.costley@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
Interview date: TBC
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Kent Teach advert for applications: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=146247
Our School -
The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.
Following our Good Ofsted rating in 2024, The Whitstable School continues to build on its strengths, with well-constructed systems in place to support pastoral care and behaviour. Teachers can focus their energy on what matters most - delivering high-quality lessons and developing an inspiring curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Please visit https://www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk/ for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr