Teacher of PE
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
About this Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our teaching team as a Physical Education teacher and form tutor from January 2026. This post is for two terms prior to the appointment of a Subject Lead for September 2026.
Actual Salary: £31,916 - £51,048 per annum covering M1 - UP3
Start date: 1st January 2026
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside our Senior Leadership team and an experienced and dedicated teacher of Physical Education to ensure that our children experience high quality physical education lessons and outstanding extra-curricular opportunities.
You should be an outstanding practitioner, with an excellent knowledge and understanding of the Physical Education curriculum. The successful candidate will be required to take the role of form tutor in year 7 carrying out all associated duties with care, dedication and expertise.
Our school was recently graded Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes and personal development (Ofsted Jan 2025) and this post provides an excellent opportunity to grow alongside our staff team and to contribute to the wider life of our school.
You will ensure that all of our children participate fully, developing a love of sport and an understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles whilst supporting our reputation for developing sporting excellence. As part of our team you will have clear opportunities to work in partnership with school leaders and Trust colleagues to plan, influence and lead our shared Physical Education curriculum.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
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leadership skills with the capacity to continue to grow
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ability to implement whole school strategies within their subject area
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a knowledge of current thinking for improving pedagogy
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a commitment to achieving the highest standards for pupils
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a commitment to developing themselves fully as a professional
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the ability to support our school ethos to ensure that our children continue to grow, feel safe and enjoy success with their learning
If this sounds like you, then we can offer:
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enthusiastic, hardworking and well behaved children;
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a supportive staff body;
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excellent Middle School sports facilities;
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a progressive, forward thinking Academy Trust;
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a welcoming environment where creativity is encouraged;
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a school where our core values support our desire to become a Rights Respecting School.
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access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering discounts across a range of wellbeing discounts and initiatives.
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a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
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a supportive & flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
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access to the local government/ Teachers pension scheme
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a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cashplan
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit our school as part of the application process. To arrange a tour and for further information, please contact Shona Sydenham - Office Manager & PA to the Headteacher by emailing recruitment@allenbournmiddle.org
Interviews will be held week commencing: 17th November 2025
Please refer to the job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Shona Sydenham on 01202 886738 or by emailing recruitment@allenbournmiddle.org
About our School
At Allenbourn Middle School we are committed to ensuring that our children grow and learn alongside their peers in a safe and nurturing environment. Our school community works together embracing our shared values of 'Academic Excellence', 'All Inclusive' and 'Responsible Individuals' ensuring that every child is able to 'aspire@AMS'.
It is our aim to ensure that our children become well-motivated, confident learners, capable of achieving the highest possible standards, whilst becoming positive role models. We welcome children aged nine and they leave us aged thirteen with a clear sense of purpose and an enthusiasm for their future learning.
Children experience a rich curriculum taught by subject specialist teachers and enjoy a wide range of extracurricular clubs and opportunities throughout their time with us.
We take pride in maintaining positive relationships with parents and the wider school community and value the role the whole school community plays in maintaining high expectations for our children.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.allenbournmiddle.org/
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
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a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
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a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
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free onsite parking
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access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
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a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 19 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Working for Us
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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