Lead Teacher of Physical Education in Grays

An opportunity has arisen for a lead teacher of PE to join our successful teaching team. Thameside Primary School is a large primary school in Grays. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and committed teacher to lead the physical education department. The successful candidate must hold Qualified Teacher status (QTS).

The successful candidate will manage the teaching and learning of Physical Education efficiently, ensuring each pupil achieves their optimum level. They will lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of teachers in the department, raising standards for learning and teaching.

As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our school's ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate, creative, motivated and has a positive outlook
• Committed to raising outcomes of all students
• A great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a helpful attitude
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Dedicated to good classroom management
• Caring towards the welfare and achievement of every child
• Innovative and have a passion for improvement
• Able to multi-task and have excellent written skills
• Able to remain calm under pressure and remain positive
• Able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students’ welfare

Thameside Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future.

Thameside Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What we can offer you:

• Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable, for new employees renting or buying a property
• 2 week October half term
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• Recognition of continuous service
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust
• Fully Subsided Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• National Conditions of Service
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teachers Pension Scheme

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school. For more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan at hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944.

Thameside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 - 9.00am

Interview date: Friday 5th June 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. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.