Teacher of PE

PE Teacher VACANCY

Salary: M1 – UPS3

Start Date: April 2026

Contract: Full time, fixed for 1 Year. 

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher: Mrs C. Lennox

St. Wilfrid’s R.C. College

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Physical Education to join our Catholic secondary school for a fixed‑term period of one year to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality PE lessons across KS3 and KS4 and support the provision for girls’ groups, including supervision and pastoral responsibilities in line with curriculum needs.

As part of our welcoming Catholic community, you will contribute to a culture that nurtures students academically, personally, and spiritually. We welcome applications from teachers of all faiths who are supportive of the school’s ethos and committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles.

If you are energetic, organised, and passionate about inspiring young people through sport and physical activity, we would be delighted to hear from you.

St. Wilfrid’s is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures.  Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-wilfrids.org by 09.00am on Friday 27th February.  Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.  For enquiries regarding this role, please contact us at admin@st-wilfrids.org.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th March.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.