Job Description
Job Title: Primary School Teacher (PE Specialism)
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: Primary
Location: Liverpool
Grade: M1 – M6
Salary Range: £32,916 – £45,351
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Contract Term: Full-time
Closing Date: Friday, 5th September 2025
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Primary School Teacher with a passion for Physical Education to join our enthusiastic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching across the primary curriculum, particularly in PE, and will have experience in managing and delivering sports competitions.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team.
- Professional development opportunities and career progression.
- A warm and inclusive school community.
- Enthusiastic and engaged students.
- A strong commitment to sports and extracurricular activities.
If you’re ready to contribute to a vibrant school environment and shape a high-quality PE and events program, we would love to hear from you!
Personal Qualities:
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
- Have a passion for PE and sport, and experience delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
- Be well-organized and flexible, enabling students to participate in a variety of competitions and events.
- Show creativity and enthusiasm when teaching the full primary curriculum.
- Be confident in planning, delivering, and assessing a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Be dedicated to fostering a love of learning in every child.
Desirable:
- Experience in coordinating and managing a comprehensive school events and sports competitions program.
- Experience working with external partners and sports organizations to enhance pupil opportunities.
Application Information:
Closing Date: Friday, 5th September 2025
How to Apply:
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to statutory pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. We also reserve the right to conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates.
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. For more information about which convictions must be declared, refer to the Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, as well as the DBS filtering guide here: DBS Filtering Guidance.
Candidates applying from outside the EEA will need to obtain an overseas criminal check before applying for the role, as this post is in the education sector.
We require a minimum of two references, one of which must be from your most recent/current employer. References will be checked before the interview process.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Mrs. Murray, School Business Manager, for more information at businessmanager@ourladysbishopeton.com.
Shortlisting and interviews will take place the week commencing 8th September 2025.