Teacher of Girls' PE (Maternity Cover)

Salary Teachers' pay scales Contract term Full time 1.0FTE, maternity cover Start date 2 November 2026 Closing date Midnight Sunday 20 September 2026 Mercia Learning Trust Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in Sheffield, and will soon be joined by our eighth school, Mercia Northridge School. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff. Why do we exist? To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed. How do we behave? We are kind - showing care and supporting each other. We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first. We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses. What do we do? We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character. How will we succeed? A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control. Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum. Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success. Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team. Mercia School Mercia School (11-18) opened in 2018 in a brand-new building. Leaders and governors have an ambitious vision for the school and are determined that all pupils, irrespective of background will thrive and achieve well. The school has secured a strong reputation for educational excellence and during the last three years, has been the most over-subscribed school in the city. Mercia School has a strong commitment to reduce workload for teachers. Within the longer day and ten training days, staff have dedicated time to complete all essential tasks and professional development. Everything is designed to ensure