Teacher of PE - Fixed Term

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-629T
• Posted:26/09/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:07/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 10th October 2025

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As a result of Cornwallis Academy’s increasing popularity and excellent reputation in the local community, we are looking to appoint a highly driven and inspirational full-time teacher of Physical Education who would relish the opportunity to become part of our PE Department on a fixed term basis, as soon as possible. Our PE department consists of a team of skilled and motivated practitioners, which makes the post suitable for a colleague at the start of their career.  

This is a unique opportunity to become a part of the ever-growing partnership between Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone Football Club and EMC Football Academy, where the vast majority of time will be spent in teaching their Academy players.

As well as our state-of-the-art facilities, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits and extra-curricular activities.  Cornwallis Academy values positive and professional working relationships and seeks individuals who will support this ethos.

The successful candidate will be a creative and inspiring teacher who will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to teach PE up to KS5, including Level 3 BTEC Sport
• Expertise in planning, assessment and preparing samples for external verification
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire students
• Recent, relevant teaching experience
• Commitment to drive and develop the extra-curricular programme

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email the People Recruitment Team at recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack
• Ofsted Report
• Prospectus