Teacher of PE

We are seeking to appoint a high-impact teacher, someone with an infectious passion for sport and healthy lifestyles, who can teach high quality lessons, deliver strong outcomes with their classes, and who will act as a positive role model and champion for women in sport. Due to the changing room facility requirements, we are only able to accept applications from female candidates. The Sport & Performing Arts team are a well-respected team both within the school and the local authority. They have a strong track record of successful outcomes both in exams and in their performances at local, regional and national competitions. The successful applicant can expect the support of a highly-effective team who will ensure you are able to make excellent progress in your teaching career and help you to reach your full potential. The successful applicant will teach PE at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 to a wide range of ability levels, and we would also expect the successful applicant to make a significant contribution to our extra-curricular provision in PE. The department also deliver Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4. We are determined that the successful candidate will have:

• A passion for teaching in their specialist subject.
• Evidence of high impact teaching.
• Evidence of strong outcomes with groups at KS3 and KS4 and the ability to successfully teach across both key stages.
• Well-developed skills in marking and feedback to students, which leads to well-matched and challenging learning activities.
• Alignment with our trust and school values.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils.
All candidates must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

Droylsden Academy is a thriving, nationally recognised school as reflected in our October 2026 Ofsted inspection in which we were graded STRONG in most areas. Our Be Here to Belong school culture is founded upon high expectations and a belief that all students can flourish academically and personally as a result of our strong teaching, rich personal development offer and superb team of staff. "This is a happy school where positive relationships between teachers and pupils enable pupils to thrive." "Staff are incredibly proud to work at this school." "Staff at an early stage of their careers are very well supported." "Leaders…have an unrelenting drive for evermore success at this school. They place no limits on what can be achieved by pupils and staff at Droylsden Academy." "In lessons, pupils' conduct supports a purposeful learning environment where teachers can teach and their peers can learn. They are calm and focused on the task in hand, keen to learn more." "Leaders have designed a highly effective programme of professional development for staff. Teachers follow the school's ambitious training programmes. This ensures that teaching is consistently of a high standard." "Pupils have a range of opportunities to nurture different interests and uncover hidden talents through the school's 'Electives Programme'. There is something for everyone."