Teacher of Physical Education

Hummersknott Academy

Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR Tel:

Headteacher: Grant Sowerby

Salary: £32,916-£51,048 (M1-UPS3)

Required: September 2026

We are looking for a committed teacher of Physical Education with the potential to develop into an outstanding classroom practitioner to match the aspirations of our students. Someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for PE and the ability and commitment to inspire, support and nurture students of all abilities. We have high expectations of every learner and we are relentless in our pursuit of delivering the curriculum to obtain the highest possible outcomes.

We are a popular Academy, consistently oversubscribed and with high quality outcomes at KS4. We pride ourselves on a culture built upon strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to developing students and staff alike. Our curriculum has always been based upon quality, breadth and choice.

Whether you are just setting out in your career or are an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge, this post will place you at the heart of a vibrant and forward thinking Department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range.

A full induction and CPD support programme will be available to the successful candidate.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you!

Phone the Academy on or email for more information or to arrange a visit.

The Academy has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from Governors, parents, students and highly motivated staff.

Advance Learning Partnership is a not-for-profit Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of primary and secondary academies. All academies within our Trust collaborate as a 'family of schools'. The Trust as a whole is not a separate body or group of people, but rather one single organisation made up of all our academies with one single vision and shared set of values.

Application: Further details and application forms are available on the Academy website.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Academy is committed to all aspects of personal development, is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30 April 2026 at 8am

Provisional interview date: Wednesday 6 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.

Successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment including digital footprint.

We are looking for a committed teacher of Physical Education with the potential to develop into an outstanding classroom practitioner to match the aspirations of our students. Someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for PE and the ability and commitment to inspire, support and nurture students of all abilities. We have high expectations of every learner and we are relentless in our pursuit of delivering the curriculum to obtain the highest possible outcomes.

We are a popular Academy, consistently oversubscribed and with high quality outcomes at KS4. We pride ourselves on a culture built upon strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to developing students and staff alike. Our curriculum has always been based upon quality, breadth and choice.

Whether you are just setting out in your career or are an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge, this post will place you at the heart of a vibrant and forward thinking Department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range.