Teacher of Female PE (maternity cover)

POST: Teacher of Female Physical Education

LOCATION: Thorns Collegiate Academy

SALARY: TMS/UPS

HOURS: 0.6 FTE

12 month Maternity Cover, working days will be confirmed by 1st July 2026

REQUIRED FOR: September 2026

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

At Thorns Collegiate Academy we are looking for passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our students and families.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field
• A supportive working environment and team ethos

• Friendly, enthusiastic students

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching across the key stages, applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome
• Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
• Be able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
• Be committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
• Be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.