Instructor/Teacher of PE

About The Role

Ark St Alban's Academy

Instructor / Teacher of PE

Location: Highgate, Birmingham

Salary: Ark unqualified or main teaching pay scales (£23,157 - £33,739)

Contract: Fixed term until 20 July 2026

Start date: Flexible

Closing date: 20 April 2026

An exciting opportunity to inspire pupils through outstanding Physical Education.

Ark St Alban's Academy is looking for a committed Instructor / Teacher of Physical Education to join our thriving PE department. You will support curriculum PE and extra curricular sport across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping pupils develop confidence, wellbeing and achievement in a supportive and ambitious school community.

About the role

As Instructor / Teacher of PE, you will:

• Deliver engaging, safe and well structured PE lessons that motivate pupils and promote participation, teamwork and resilience.
• Support the development of an ambitious and inclusive PE curriculum that enables all pupils to make strong progress, regardless of starting point.
• Lead and manage large groups of pupils effectively, modelling high standards of behaviour, professionalism and care.
• Contribute to extra curricular clubs, fixtures and enrichment opportunities that enhance pupils' sporting experiences.
• Play an active role in building a positive, disciplined and aspirational school culture that reflects the academy's values.

QTS is desirable but not essential; we welcome applications from strong instructors with relevant coaching qualifications and experience of working with young people.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people and leading physical activity safely, effectively and a passion for PE and school sport.
• Holds high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement, ensuring excellent learning in every session.
• Communicates clearly and positively with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Demonstrates resilience, optimism and a commitment to continual professional development.
• Shares our belief that every pupil can succeed with the right support and environment.
• Has the right to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country.

There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics.

Visit arkstalbans.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.