Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity)
St Albans High School for Girls
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- November 2026
- Apply by:
- 22 June 2026
Job overview
TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Full-time Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Required For November 2026
STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, alumni and friends. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
The postholder will be responsible for teaching and coaching a variety of sports as part of our PE and Games curriculum and be able to support our curricular and co-curricular programme; this includes participating in the school’s schedule of fixtures and activities during the week and at weekends. Strong knowledge of football is preferred and experience coaching to an elevated level would be an advantage. There is an expectation that the postholder will work Saturdays when fixtures, activities and/or training is scheduled.
This is a full time, fixed term position to cover a maternity leave. The start date is 2 November 2026.
Experience of teaching GCSE/A-level PE is desirable but not essential. Applications from ECTs will be considered.
Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website https://www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies/
Closing date Monday 22nd June
Interview date Friday 26th June
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we be able to appoint a suitable candidate, therefore please submit your application without delay.
The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No: 311065
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About St Albans High School for Girls
- St Albans High School for Girls
- Townsend Avenue, St. Albans
- Hertfordshire
- AL1 3SJ
- United Kingdom
We are very proud of our warm and vibrant community of ambitious young people, caring and talented staff and supportive alumni and parents.
St Albans High School (we call it STAHS) is one of the country's leading independent schools, offering a rich and diverse education to 1,150 pupils between the ages of four and 18. We are selective at all points of intake, and we are consistently ranked among the best independent schools in the UK.
Renowned for both exceptional academic provision and extensive co-curricular opportunities, STAHS pupils leave school as happy, confident and well-rounded young people ready to make their mark on the world.
STAHS has two sites, a few miles apart: the Prep School in leafy Wheathampstead and the Senior School in the historic city of St Albans, just 25 minutes from King's Cross/London St Pancras. STAHS is proud to be a truly 'through school', with the majority of Year 6 pupils joining the Senior School for Year 7 and beyond.
Our Senior School of around 830 pupils from Year 7 to Year 13 has a visible and audible buzz, bustling with difference; difference of opinions, difference of ambitions and difference of interests.
It is my privilege to lead a team of outstanding colleagues devoted to preparing the young people in our care to live lives of consequence, making a meaningful impact on the world. We work together in a warm and grounded spirit that is uniquely 'STAHS'. Please do see the Head’s Welcome on our website to find out why STAHS is such a special place.
Mrs Amber Waite, BSc Rutgers, MSc Oxon
Principal
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