Teacher of Girls PE – 1 Year Maternity Cover
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School:
Boldon School -
Location:
County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees -
Salary:
MPS/UPS -
Hours:
Full time -
Contractual Status:
Temporary -
Closing Date:
8th Jun 2026
Teacher of Girls PE – MPS
Full time – 1 Year Maternity Cover
Required from September 2026
We are looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic teacher of Girls PE who has vision, can take initiative and can contribute to outstanding results. You will need to have the drive, motivation and excellent organisational skills necessary to work within the PE & Sport Faculty and meet the current and future needs of our pupils. We are looking for someone to join our strong and committed Faculty that offer a range of subject areas including, PE, Dance, Child Development and Duke of Edinburgh.
The post will be for one year. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and those that are just coming into teaching.
Please see Job Description / Person Specification for further details.
Boldon School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on Boldon School website.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 25-26.docx
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Anyone interested in this post should complete an application form outlining their skills and experience. Application forms should be returned to Mrs J Routledge at jennifer.routledge@boldonschool.org.uk.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
Should you require any further information regarding this post please contact Mr David Palmer
(PE Faculty Leader) by email: david.palmer@boldonschool.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 8 June 2026 – 9.00am
Interview date: TBC
Supporting documents
Application FormOther Supporting Documents:
South Tyneside Council Recruitment Privacy Notice PE Teacher Maternity Cover Application FormBoldon School
At Boldon School, our key aim is to raise aspirations and embed ambition in all of our young people. Our broad and balanced curriculum allows for students to flourish, they have opportunities to engage in a range of subjects they can enjoy and excel at. Our school also offers the highest standards of pastoral care, to ensure a smooth transition to secondary school. Standards of achievement at the school are already extremely high, but we continue to provide challenge and support, working in partnership with parents and carers, to raise achievement even further and to do everything we can to enhance our students’ life chances for the future. We look forward to welcoming your child to Boldon School, ensuring they have an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Facilities at the school are outstanding; this includes a 220-capacity theatre, hair and beauty salons, swimming pool, flood lit artificial playing surfaces and fitness suite. We have a rich and varied extra – curricular programme. We have a constantly expanding group of students engaging in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Boldon has an incredibly committed team of teachers and pastoral care team who are committed to ensuring that all students are supported and encouraged to maximise their potential, regardless of ability. Students are encouraged to be independent and develop excellent attitudes to learning.
We have strong links with the community, careers providers and further education providers. This enables all students to engage with employers and providers, which effectively complements their studies at Boldon. Our careers programme aims to provide all students with the necessary information and guidance to make informed choices about their future. We are incredibly proud of our school community and welcome visitors. If you require any further information please email:
info@boldonschool.org.uk
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