PE & Health and Social Care Teacher – Secondary
£30,000 - £46,525 per year
17 days until closing
Deadline: Friday, 20 November 2026
Type
Maternity Cover
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
Not specified
Visa / Relocation
Not provided
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Job Description
About the Role
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of PE and Health and Social Care to join its established PE department in Ross-on-Wye. Starting on 12 April 2027, this is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover contract for 10 months, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.25pm.
The successful candidate will teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and contribute to Level 3 Health and Social Care teaching in the Sixth Form. This opportunity is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers who can inspire students, maintain high expectations and support positive outcomes.
The post is paid on the MPR/UPR pay scale, advertised at an estimated £30,000 to £46,525 per year. The closing date is 20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday).
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging Physical Education lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
Teach Health and Social Care at Key Stage 5, including Level 3 provision.
Motivate students of differing abilities and foster positive attitudes towards learning.
Assess progress effectively and support students' academic and personal development.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across the school.
Contribute to the school's wider life and thriving extra-curricular programme.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent teaching qualification, demonstrate secure subject knowledge and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Appointment is subject to safer-recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and any relevant medical clearance. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
What We Offer
Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
High-quality professional development and training opportunities.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice and wellbeing support.
Use of the school's on-site gym facilities.
Cycle to Work scheme and free on-site parking.
A welcoming staff community and opportunities to support extra-curricular activities.
An attractive setting in the market town of Ross-on-Wye.
About the School
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is a popular, oversubscribed secondary academy serving students aged 11 to 18 in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. The school promotes an inclusive and supportive community, combining high expectations with a commitment to helping every student fulfil their potential.
The school places safeguarding at the heart of its work and is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Recruitment is conducted in line with statutory safer-recruitment guidance, with appropriate pre-employment checks completed before appointment.
Benefits & Perks
About John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is a popular secondary academy and sixth form for students aged 11 to 18 in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Set in this attractive market town, the school serves its local community through an inclusive and supportive ethos, high expectations and a clear commitment to helping every young person achieve their potential. Its values are reflected in an approach that supports both academic progress and personal development across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
The school is described as oversubscribed and offers a broad secondary and post-16 education, including Level 3 provision in Health and Social Care. A thriving extra-curricular programme gives students opportunities to develop beyond the classroom, while facilities include an on-site gym. Safeguarding is central to school life, and recruitment follows statutory safer-recruitment guidance, with appropriate checks, references and medical clearance undertaken where relevant.
Staff joining John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy can expect a welcoming and collaborative professional community. The school supports high-quality professional development and training, enabling both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners to continue developing their practice. Benefits include the Teachers' Pension Scheme, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, use of the on-site gym, free parking and access to the Cycle to Work scheme, all within the attractive surroundings of Ross-on-Wye.
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Show how your PE teaching engages and challenges students across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Highlight relevant knowledge or experience of delivering Level 3 Health and Social Care.
Include examples of contributing to sport, enrichment or other extra-curricular activities.
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