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Are you a passionate sports coach or PE specialist ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact—especially for young girls?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic female Physical Education Teacher to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Failsworth. The school is part of a progressive academy trust with a strong ethos of inclusion, character development, and student well-being.
 
Location: Failsworth, M35
Pay Scale: £150 – £230 per day
Start Date: Immediate
 
The Role – Female PE Teacher:
This role calls for an energetic and driven educator who can bring creativity and commitment to a diverse PE curriculum, engaging students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering inclusive and inspiring PE lessons across a range of sports and activities.
• Encouraging girls’ active participation, body confidence, and resilience through physical education.
• Leading extracurricular clubs and inter-school competitions that enrich the student experience.
• Fostering a safe, supportive environment where all students can thrive both physically and personally.
• Collaborating with a dedicated PE department to continually raise standards in teaching and learning.

What We’re Looking For:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or significant experience in sports coaching with youth.
• A strong commitment to promoting girls' participation in physical activity.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A reflective, proactive approach to teaching and ongoing professional development.
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) registered on the update service.

 
Why Join This School?
You'll be joining a school that values staff wellbeing, celebrates diversity, and offers a warm, supportive environment for both students and teachers. Leadership is visible and approachable, with a shared mission to build character, raise aspirations, and nurture every learner.
The school's recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated it as 'Good' across all areas. The report commended the school for creating an environment where students feel happy, safe, and eager to learn, with a well-thought-out curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of all students.
"The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. Subject curriculums are well designed. The ‘powerful knowledge’ that the school wants pupils to learn is clearly identified. Subject content is introduced in a logical order so that pupils build their knowledge over time."
— Ofsted Report, June 2024
 
Ready to Apply?
If you're a passionate female PE Teacher/Sports Coach eager to make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please contact Sarah at sarah@smile-education.co.uk to request further details or to submit your application.
 
Please note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and qualification verification.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.