Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 - £45,352pa
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
02/11/2026 09:00
Interview
Date to be confirmed
Start
2 November 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main | M1 - M6
Department
PE
Key stage
Key Stage 3
Hours per week
32.44
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your 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

  1. An outstanding practitioner with a passion for PE
  2. The ability to lead GCSE PE and continue to raise the profile of PE at Jesmond Park Academy
  3. A commitment to extra-curricular activities   
  4. A proven track record of excellent achievement across all key stages
  5. A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum.
  6. A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities
  7. Excellent communication and ICT skills

 WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  2. Generous annual leave 
  3. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  4. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  5. Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  6. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  7. A school with its community at heart 
  8. 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.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree in a relevant subjectessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent classroom practitioneressential
Good communication skillsessential
Ability to relate well to students in both teaching and pastoral rolesessential
A good team workeressential
Good organisational skillsessential
Ability to motivate studentsessential
Prepared to accept responsibility and take initiative essential
Creative interest in developing the use of ICT in the teaching of the curriculum

CPD / Training

Evidence of working as a reflective practitioner, using a variety of approaches to secure ongoing professional development.

Experience

Good track record of teaching at secondary level (for an ECT demonstrated through ITT teaching)essential

Personal Attributes

Well motivated and enthusiastic essential
Commitment to success in educationessential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with studentsessential
A commitment to child protection and safeguardingessential
An interest and commitment to the whole school community

About Us


Jesmond Park Academy

Dawn Coffell

dawn.coffell@gosforthgroup.org.uk

Jesmond Park West
Gosforth
Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DP

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.    

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.