Teacher of PE (maternity cover)

About the role

Teacher of PE – Part time (0.60) (maternity leave)

Main or Upper Pay Scale

Start date: October 2025 or January 2026

Hitchin Girls’ School is a high performing school, graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, where we provide an exceptional experience for all of our students. We have high level provision for teaching and learning and provide the greatest level of care and support for all students and our staff. Situated in the picturesque and historic market town of Hitchin, it is conveniently located in the beautiful countryside just 25 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports.

We are seeking a talented and passionate individual to join our team as a part time Teacher of PE from October 2025/January 2026 on a maternity cover. You will either be an experienced practitioner with excellent pedagogical knowledge and communication skills or have the potential to develop into such a practitioner. The ability to teach a range of sports at KS3/KS4 is essential and deliver a programme of Sports Leadership. A commitment to extra-curricular activities and fixtures would be required - knowledge and experience in either netball, hockey, gymnastics and football would be advantageous.

The PE Department at Hitchin Girls’ School is a very special place to teach. As well as offering breadth and depth of activities at KS3, we have varied options at KS4. Students can choose non-examined PE, where they participate in a range of familiar activities and new ones such as handball and self defence. Alternatively they can select Sports Leaders L1 and L2. Students may also opt to study full course GCSE PE. The Sports Leaders course is also offered across key stages 4 and 5 at Level 1, 2 and 3 providing opportunities for students to lead in school, at local primary schools and at sporting festivals. We offer GCSE PE (Edexcel), GCSE dance (AQA) and A Level PE (OCR) which is taught very successfully across our Consortium. We pride ourselves on having a full extra-curricular programme at lunchtimes and after school, with great success in fixtures and competitions at local level, and students compete at district to national level in a number of activities. We organise trips to sporting and educational events, as well as a bi-yearly sports tour to Valkenburg in Holland for hockey, netball and football which students and staff really enjoy and benefit from.

We can offer you:

• a secure, supportive environment with a full induction programme for all new staff

• outstanding professional development and future career opportunities

• a positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school

• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students

• an active focus on staff well-being, supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives

• access to the school’s children of staff admission rule

• a cycle to work scheme

The appointment would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT as the school provides a thorough and successful training programme. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.

How to Apply:

Please complete your application through My New Term. The closing date for applications is Monday September 22nd, 9am. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Hitchin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks, online checks, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory health check. Any employment offer will be subject to the successful completion of these background screening checks. Hitchin Girls’ School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.