Teacher of PE, Maternity Cover (Part time) in Leeds

Do you challenge students to be the best they can be? Are you a dynamic and inspirational teacher, with a passion for education? Do your values and qualities align with those of Allerton Grange? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, passionate, committed subject expert who is ready to join our successful PE department to support our female students. This position is a maternity cover, for up to one year, to start in June 2026 (negotiable) and is part time for 4 days per week (0.8 FTE).

We are proud to be a school delivering an exceptional quality of education. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.

The Allerton Grange values are the behaviours and qualities expected in our staff community:

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Community
• Humility
• Emotional Intelligence
• Courage
• Collaborative
• Diligent
• Role Model
• A Critical Thinker

The successful candidate will:

• Be an inspirational teacher with a proven track record of success across the Key Stages.
• Hold the belief that all students, regardless of background or prior attainment, can and deserve to make excellent progress in Physical Education.
• Help to drive up standards and outcomes through high quality teaching at all levels.
• Contribute willingly to the range of enrichment opportunities for students in sport.
• Have the ability to inspire, engage and enthuse students, staff and the wider community.
• Have a professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration.
• Be keen to contribute to curriculum development work.
• Be a reflective practitioner who is open to coaching and research-led CPD.

We will offer:

• A talented and committed staff team who are supportive of each other.
• A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice.
• The opportunity to grow in your teaching practice and work with young people in a truly comprehensive, multi-cultural community environment.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including a tailored CPD model which focuses on subject knowledge.
• Leadership development opportunities through the NPQ programmes offered by Red Kite and Teach First.
• Fantastic building, resources and facilities.

If you share our values, ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge we look forward to receiving your application.

If you would like to apply for this post please download the application pack, or email the school for an application pack. Alternatively, you can telephone leaving your postal address. The pack will include further details including how to apply.

Allerton Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and expects all staff, governors, and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and safeguarding recruitment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and circumstances. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK—either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement Scheme, or through possession of a relevant work visa.