Teacher of Girls PE

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st July 2025
Salary: £31,650 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Teacher of Girls PE to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave working within our dynamic PE Department, supporting the Girls PE Curriculum.

 We are looking for someone to join in either July or September 2025 until February 2026, the salary for this post is MPS/UPS.

Main purpose of the job:

As Teacher of Physical Education you will promote physical development, teamwork and a strong sports culture across the school, improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement.

You will be expected to match the characteristics described in the Professional Standards for Teachers and required to fulfil the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To plan, prepare and deliver engaging and effective PE learning activities across school
• Foster an inclusive environment where every student's unique needs and strengths are acknowledged and supported.
• Organise and lead extracurricular activities, including PE and sports clubs and physical fitness events such as sports day
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment, ensuring students are always adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Work closely with colleagues to contribute to the wider school community and promote a holistic approach to student development.

You will:

• Need to be qualified to teach and work in the UK with successful experience in the 11-16 phase.
• Need to have thorough subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments, you will also be a good communicator with the ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

We’re looking for:

You will need to be qualified to teach and work in the UK with successful experience in the 11-16 phase. You will need to have thorough subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments, you will also be a good communicator with the ability to develop effective working relationships.

You will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.

You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.