Teacher of Physical Education (PE) - Maternity Cover
Lightcliffe Academy, Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
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About the job
Teacher of Physical Education (PE) Maternity Cover
Lightcliffe Academy
Nature of Contract
Temporary until date of return of substantive role holder
FTE Salary
M1 - U3, £32,916 to £51,408 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary
£26,332 - £40,838, based on 0.8 FTE
Working Hours
Part time, 0.8 FTE
We are looking for:
- A routinely good/outstanding teacher,
- A colleague looking to develop their career within a supportive team,
- Someone able to encouage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
You will be:
- A highly motivated and hard-working individual,
- A team-player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues,
- Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values
Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work
In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower
We can offer:
- Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
- A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Free onsite parking
- Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
How to apply:
The role profile and application form are available on our website. You are advised to read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.
Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Lightcliffe Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk
To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Stephanie Hardaker via (email address on the original advert)
The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on Monday 23 November 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.
Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.
About Lightcliffe Academy
- Type of school
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 788 (room for 1,350)
- Free school meals
- 35.4% of pupils
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Address
- Stoney Lane, Halifax, HX3 8TL
- Website
- Lightcliffe Academy website
Last inspected by Ofsted on 24 September 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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