Lead Teacher of Physical Education

Lead Teacher of Physical Education FTE 100% Salary: Teacher’s Main Scale 1-6 £34,398- £46,839 actual salary per annum Allowance: TLR 2A (£3,527 per annum) Start Date: 1st September 2026 (An October start will be considered for the right candidate) An opportunity has arisen, for a lead teacher of PE to join our successful teaching team. Thameside Primary School is a large primary school in Grays. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and committed teacher to lead the physical education department. The successful candidate must hold Qualified Teacher status (QTS). The successful candidate will manage the teaching and learning of Physical Education efficiently, ensuring each pupil achieves their optimum level. They will lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of teachers in the department, raising standards for learning and teaching. As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other. The successful candidate will be: Passionate, creative, motivated and has a positive outlook Committed to raising outcomes of all students A great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a helpful attitude Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team Dedicated to good classroom management Caring towards the welfare and achievement of every child Innovative and have a passion for improvement Able to multi-task and have excellent written skills Able to remain calm under pressure and remain positive Able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students’ welfare Thameside Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. Thameside Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. What we can offer you: Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable, for new employees renting or buying a property 2 week October half term Support from highly experi