Teacher of Girls\' PE in Weston-super-Mare

The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Teacher of Girls' PE to work at our Priory Community School – An Academy. We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of girls’ PE, who is looking to make a difference to a very successful and motivated PE faculty with excellent facilities.

The person appointed should be confident to deliver an outstanding level of learning to students across key stages 3 and 4 in core PE and both the OCR Cambridge National in Sports Studies and Sport Science.

As part of this role, you will:

• Identify clear learning and teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks, including homework, which challenge students and ensure a high level of interest.
• Establish and maintain a safe environment and purposeful working atmosphere which supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Relevant secondary teaching experience.
• Passion for specialist subject.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes:

• The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield - Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
• A Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flu vaccinations.

About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Proposed Interview Date: 02 March 2026

Proposed Start Date: 01 September 2026