Male Teacher of Physical Education in Dudley

St James Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Male Teacher of Physical Education to join our vibrant secondary academy. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop a lifelong love of sport and fitness, delivering engaging lessons across a range of activities. You will promote teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyles while supporting our commitment to excellence. Applicants should hold relevant teaching qualifications and demonstrate strong communication and motivational skills. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

St James Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high expectations for everyone. We are determined to become a centre of excellence for young people who live in central Dudley, improving life chances for all. Since joining the Trust, St James is the most improved school in the Borough for grades achieved at GCSE and for passing Maths and English at Grade 5 or above. An increasing number of departments have achieved 100% GCSE pass rates, and our ambition is that this should extend to every area as quickly as possible. Our philosophy is simple: we will ensure the success of our learners through outstanding teaching, positive behaviour and embracing the talents of each individual. There is also a strong caring ethos here, which ensures high levels of support for learners and creates an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout the school. Our learners are challenged to extend their interests through a wide programme of extra‑curricular activities, sports teams and enrichment activities.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive programme of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff. You will be joining St James at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first‑class education for the young people of Dudley.

Closing date is Wednesday 21st January 2026 – we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity. Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.

Dudley Academies Trust was formed in September 2017, uniting four secondary schools under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology, which is one of the UK's leading FE colleges and rated 'Excellent' by Ofsted. The Trust has a strong emphasis on providing the very best educational experience for pupils so they can experience both academic and personal success. It has a strong central team that works across the schools to ensure that our aspirations for them are put into practice. We believe that our investment in people, technology and our estate makes the Trust an attractive employer for anyone who wishes to work in a progressive environment where achievement is valued.

Trust Values:

• Innovative teaching and learning supported by a team of expert practitioners who work across our schools
• Access to the latest available learning technologies
• A relentless focus on aspiration
• A rich, broad and varied curriculum, meeting the needs of learners of all abilities
• Providing clear pathways to educational advancement and employment
• Instilling positive values in our learners through a system of Values Driven Expectations that rewards achievement and good behaviour
• Developing a culture in which our staff can contribute, develop and thrive.