PE Teacher

Summary:

Join a dynamic PE Teacher role at a school committed to excellence in physical education and sports development.

About the School:

A school with a rich history and progressive ethos, it offers a vibrant, inclusive environment where students and staff thrive. Located in a picturesque setting, it blends tradition with innovation and provides a supportive, community-focused atmosphere.

The Opportunity:

As a PE Teacher, you will play a key role in fostering a lifelong love of sport in students from Early Years through to Key Stage 3. You will lead coaching sessions in a variety of sports, manage fixtures, and contribute to the wider school community. This is a chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s physical and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach & Officiate: Deliver engaging and inclusive Games lessons, ensuring high standards of sportsmanship and skill development across a range of sports.
• Manage Fixtures: Select and manage teams, publish schedules, and prepare for match days, including Saturday morning fixtures on an alternate-weekend basis.
• Support Pupil Progress: Provide differentiated coaching for all ability levels and maintain accurate records and reports on student performance.
• Contribute to School Life: Participate in boarding duties, staff trips, and potential holiday tours, supporting the broader school community.
• Ensure Safety & Wellbeing: Act as a qualified first aider and uphold excellent behaviour standards in all sporting environments, including changing areas.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified to teach physical education and games.
• Experience in coaching boys’ and girls’ sports, including football, rugby, hockey, cricket, and netball.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage fixtures and team logistics.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to the school’s extracurricular and boarding life.
• First aid qualification.

Preferred

• Experience teaching classroom subjects or holding swimming qualifications.
• Familiarity with modern coaching pedagogy and a commitment to professional development.
• Experience working in a co-educational environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong sense of community.