Advert Description – Sports Teacher for the James Marks Academy, Welwyn Garden City.

Pay: MPS

Hours: Negotiable

Start Date: ASAP

James Marks Academy Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Sports Teacher to join our small Trust based at James Marks Academy. You will inspire, engage and ensure that every young person has access to physical education.

Our cohort is best described in the words of HCC as those pupils with high anxiety and ASC, for whom a traditional SEMH school would be deemed inappropriate. The cohort has average to high academic ability. The new building has a fitness studio, hall and outdoor space which can accommodate a range of physical activities.

The Role

We wish to appoint an inspirational specialist of Physical Education. The successful candidate will be expected to teach concepts via a range of different sports and activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early careers teacher looking for a supportive yet challenging work environment in which to develop their skills. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team of professional staff. If you are committed to growing professionally and want to make a difference in young people’s lives through sport, then this opportunity could be for you.

Brief Outline of Responsibilities

• All teachers should seek to enhance pupil self-esteem through supportive, encouraging, yet challenging approach to learning, employing a wide variety of teaching styles suited to the needs of individuals and small groups as well as whole classes.

• All teachers will be expected to prepare, teach, mark and maintain records of attendance, progress, behaviour and achievement in accordance with agreed school policies, using the information to raise standards of learning, with target grades set and reviewed regularly with pupils.

• All Teachers are encouraged to take the initiative in putting forward ideas and to assist in the development of any aspects of the school.

• All teachers will be expected to work collaboratively with other staff as members of teams, departments and other cross-curricular groups. Their contributions of their own particular talents and skills to such groups will aid the production of new initiatives, policies, resources and schemes of work. 

• All staff should establish high expectations of positive pupil behaviour and appearance

About You

We are seeking someone who brings:

• A degree in a relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to aspire and motivate pupils
• Excellent organisation, resilience and the ability to work well under pressure
• A warm, empathetic approach and a belief that every pupil can succeed
• Confident use of ICT to support teaching, assessment and classroom organisation
• A commitment to professional development and innovative practice
• A safety first attitude to sports.

While you will be primarily based in Welwyn Garden City, there may be times when it is required for you to go to one of our other sites that are based in Radlett and Hemel Hempstead. Please note that mileage would be paid for travelling to and from these sites.

An application pack and further details are available from HR@jmatherts.co.uk, or alternatively on our website www.jamesmarks.herts.sch.uk where the application pack can be downloaded.

Closing date for applications is 17^th July 2026. Candidates are welcome to call and speak to the Head Teacher on 01707 830 950 to arrange to visit the school site.

Please address your covering letter of interest and application to: HR@jmatherts.co.uk

Applications Close: 17^th July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 20^th July 2026

For more information and to apply online: www.teachinherts.com