Teacher of Physical Education

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Please apply via the following application link: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/310979HSJ

UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

St Edward's Church of England Academy

London Road, Romford, Essex RM7 9NX

Tel. 01708 730462

Email: info@steds.org.uk

www.steds.org.uk

Headteacher: Ms Jodie Hassan

Teacher of Physical Education

Contract Hours: Full Time

Salary: Main Pay Range 1 - 6 £37,870 - £50,474 (includes Outer London Weighting)

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

As St Edward’s Church of England Academy continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Physical Education to join our supportive and forward thinking PE team. Physical Education is central to our school vision. Our PE provision promotes physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence and character, helping students develop skills and values that extend far beyond the sports hall and field.

At St Edward’s, staff wellbeing is not an afterthought — it is integral to how we operate. We work intentionally to manage workload, protect work life balance and create a culture where staff feel valued, supported and able to thrive professionally and personally.

The successful candidate will:
• Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons across the age range
• Inspire students to participate with confidence and enthusiasm
• Promote positive attitudes towards health and wellbeing
• Support enrichment opportunities and wider school life
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students
• Share our belief that education can transform lives.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or early in your career, you will be supported through high quality professional development and a strong team ethos. Join us if you are passionate about PE, committed to making a difference, and motivated by the opportunity to help young people live life in all its fullness.

As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:
• A wide range of CPD opportunities (both in school and beyond)
• Opportunities for career progression (including the opportunity to participate in the Trust’s Leadership Development Programme)
• A supportive working environment.
• We can offer you excellent career development in a supportive environment.

We are situated in Romford within easy travel and road links to both London and Essex.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, or you would like to visit the school, please contact Maria Driscoll (Headteachers PA) on info@steds.org.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application.

To apply, please use the following link: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/310979HSJ

Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026, 09:00am

Interviews: From Wednesday 13th May 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.