Teacher of PE/Health & Fitness

Position Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

Application Close: 31st May 2026

Interview date: TBC

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of PE/Health and Fitness to join a forward-looking 11 – 19 school as a fixed term, maternity cover PE Teacher. The Sweyne Park School is the lead school within the Rayleigh Schools Trust and works with a local primary school, providing a 3 – 19 educational experience for the local community. The successful applicant will have excellent subject knowledge, the ability to inspire students and a desire to develop as a teacher.

Teachers in the PE department work as a strong team, sharing resources and developing excellent practice together. This role offers the opportunity to work with enthusiastic, supportive and committed colleagues.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate high levels of professionalism and uphold the values of the profession.
• Hold qualified teacher status. However, applications from ECT’s are also welcome to apply and will be considered for this role.
• Uphold all of the Teachers’ Standards.
• Demonstrate a passion for specialist subject area.
• Have enthusiasm for learning and education and show the ability to inspire this in others.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and development.
• Show resilience and a willingness to adapt and respond to feedback.
• Be open, flexible and sensitive to the needs and aspirations of other people.
• Actively involve parents/carers and the community as fully as possible in the life of the school.

If you are a dedicated practitioner who is passionate about learning, we would look forward to receiving your application.

We would be very happy to answer any questions you may have and provide the opportunity for you to have a discussion with the Head of Department or a member of the leadership team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, therefore, early submission is encouraged. All applications must be made using the application form provided.

The Sweyne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.