Teacher of PE

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

St Helena School is seeking a dedicated Teacher of PE to cover maternity leave until June 2027. The role involves planning engaging lessons and inspiring students. Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status and have the ability to teach PE along with examination subjects. Both full and part-time applications welcome. A competitive salary and extensive professional development opportunities are offered. Join us in a community focused on aspiration and achievement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts via Perkbox

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Ability to create effective and engaging learning environments.
• Experience in planning and delivering high-quality lessons.
• Enthusiastic about teaching and fostering student progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Inspire student enthusiasm for PE.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status in the UK (suitable for ECTs)

Ability to teach PE and examination subjects

Experience in teaching Netball and Dance

Commitment to safeguarding

High expectations of self and others

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Position Start Date: 01/06/2026

Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight

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.

Responsibilities

What We\'re Looking For:

• 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 Job Description 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:

https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/join-us/opportunities-with-us

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.

Information about the School

St Helena School, part of the Sigma Trust, is a highly-regarded 11-16 co-educational Academy, recognised as Good by Ofsted in 2014 and now on a journey to Outstanding. Located on 17 acres in historic Colchester, the school has a fine blend of traditional and modern facilities and opened a £2.5m new Science block in 2015, and a £2.5m all weather pitch facility in February 2016.

On 1 September 2016, the school joined The Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools with The Stanway School, The Thomas Lord Audley School, Clacton County High School, Monkwick Junior School and Monkwick Infants School and Nursery. Working in collaboration with all the schools within The Sigma Trust, St Helena has developed and enhanced its development of outstanding professional practice.

SafeguardingThe 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 process, 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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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