Teacher of PE and Dance – Secondary

About the Role

Aureus School is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of PE and Dance to join its secondary team in Didcot. The successful candidate will teach Physical Education and Dance across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE PE, core PE across all year groups and Dance lessons in the school’s purpose-built studio.

The post starts on 1 April 2027 and is offered on a fixed-term basis until July 2027. Applications are welcomed for full-time or part-time hours; applicants should confirm their preferred working pattern when applying. The role is suitable for early career teachers as well as more experienced practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging PE and Dance lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Deliver GCSE PE and core PE across all relevant year groups.

• Use the school’s specialist sports and Dance facilities effectively.

• Promote physical fitness, creativity, health and wellbeing.

• Motivate students and maintain high expectations for achievement and participation.

• Build constructive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.

• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The successful applicant will be collaborative, inclusive and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a commitment to helping every student achieve successful outcomes.

What We Offer

Aureus School provides modern, purpose-built facilities, including a Dance studio, sports hall, performance activity studio and specialist equipment. As part of GLF Schools, staff also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across a large family of academies.

• Salary: Main Pay Scale, estimated at £30,000–£41,333 per year.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme membership.

• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies.

• Employee wellbeing initiatives.

• Career pathways, talent management and regular progression discussions.

• Professional collaboration across 43 academies.

The closing date is 6 November 2026 at 9:30am. Interviews may take place before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About the School

Aureus School is an 11–16 co-educational comprehensive academy in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Opened in 2017, it offers modern technology and specialist facilities within a purpose-built learning environment.

The school was judged Good in all areas by Ofsted in October 2024. Its mission is to cultivate ambition and high standards for all, underpinned by the values of Ambition, Resilience and Respect. Aureus School is part of GLF Schools, a community of primary and secondary academies across southern England committed to inclusive, high-quality education.