Buckingham, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom
About the School-Akeley Wood Senior & Tile House
Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley Wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our School.
We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Girls’ Sports to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Girls’ PE to join our team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, you will deliver high-quality PE and games lessons across Years 7 to 13, contribute to an active and thriving co-curricular programme, and help lead school sports teams. You’ll also have the opportunity to teach GCSE and A Level PE, and play a key role in inspiring students through sport. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, leading after-school training sessions, and supporting fixtures throughout the school year. Your input at department meetings and commitment to assessment and reporting will help maintain our high standards.
This is a part-time, fixed term contract role acting as Maternity Cover. There is a proposed 1st September 2025 start date.
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Who we are looking for:
You’re someone who brings energy, resilience, and a passion for developing young people through physical activity. You have a degree, QTS and experience teaching across a range of sports— sport specific expertise in Netball, Football or Rugby is welcome but not essential. You’re a strong communicator, highly organised, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Above all, you are committed to safeguarding and to supporting students of all abilities to enjoy, achieve, and grow through sport.
If you’re ready to make a positive impact in a supportive and dynamic school, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits at Cognita
•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
•Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)
•Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
•Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year
•Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop
•24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program
•Free school lunches
•A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 8th June 2025. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
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