Job Description

Selly Oak Trust School

We have an exciting opportunity for an established or newly qualified teacher to join our team as a:

Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover) - Part Time

What we are looking for:

A PE Teacher who is able to:

Inspire and motivate students while sharing their passion for Physical Education and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Support the wellbeing and educational needs of young people with SEN

Have a relationships first ethos and an understanding of emotion coaching and the restorative approach

Show sensitivity in listening to young people's situations and the ability to communicate positively and effectively to reach solutions

Actively and proactively look ahead, predicting and preventing barriers to success

Know, understand and contribute to the Educational Health Care Plans of each student they work with

About us:

Selly Oak Trust School is a unique and welcoming school where hopes and dreams come to life through the ethos and vision of the Headteacher and Governors. We are a relationships first, caring community who put staff and student well-being at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a special school, we are a very special school.

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and inspirational PE teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will teach physical education across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. If you are enthusiastic about promoting physical fitness and fostering a love for sports in young minds, we would love to hear from you.

Salary and Hours:

Salary: Teacher - M1-UPS plus SEN allowance 2,229

This is a part-time 4 days a week vacancy - Monday to Thursday

This post is to cover Maternity Leave and is fixed term. Start January 2026 to August 2026

What we can offer:

Subscription to an external well-being service Generous PPA and TLR allowance A supportive induction programme Coffee shop available to staff An outstanding CPD Program Well-Being and Challenge Events Access to school gym before/after school

Closing date: 29th September 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Visit the school website for further information, call on 0121 472 0876 or email Michaela.edwards@sellyoak.bham.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: an application form must be completed in order to be considered for these posts. These are available on the school website.

Selly Oak Trust School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be required to provide two references. An online and ID check search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including -enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. It is an offence to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a regulated position if you have been disqualified from working with children.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From 26,332.00 per year

Work Location: In person