PE Teacher

Cornwall Council; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive independent school in Cornwall is seeking an enthusiastic PE Teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Physical Education and willing to contribute to the Humanities Department. Responsibilities include delivering engaging PE lessons and promoting health and fitness among pupils. The school offers a supportive environment, small class sizes, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Small class sizes

Excellent CPD opportunities

Staff discounts on school fees

Complimentary lunch and refreshments

Shorter terms with longer holidays

Qualifications

• Commitment to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle among pupils.
• Ability to deliver engaging PE lessons to a range of abilities.
• Knowledge to support delivery of Humanities subjects at Key Stage 3.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons across Junior and Senior School.
• Promote health, fitness, and positive attitudes through sport.
• Contribute to the Humanities Department as needed.

Skills

Passion for Physical Education

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ability to engage students

Job description

Overview

St Joseph's School, a thriving independent day school in Cornwall, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed PE Teacher with the flexibility and willingness to contribute to the Humanities Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school community, where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will have a passion for Physical Education and a strong commitment to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle among pupils across the school. In addition, they will demonstrate the versatility and subject knowledge to support the delivery of Humanities subjects, particularly at Key Stage 3. The ideal candidate will be expected to deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons to children with a range of abilities across both the Junior and Senior School. They will be expected to promote health, fitness, teamwork, and positive attitudes through sport and physical activity.

What we offer

Small class sizes within a positive learning environment, a supportive and collaborative team culture, excellent CPD opportunities, staff discounts on school fees, complimentary lunch and refreshments, and shorter terms with longer holidays - all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Application timeline

Closing date: Friday 3 October 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Interviews: Week beginning 13 October 2025.

Visits

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact:

Safeguarding and equal opportunity

It is the School's policy to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age. St Joseph's School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils. We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification.