PE Teacher (Girls' Sports Specialist) with teaching in Child Dev and H&SC

Cove School; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Farnborough is seeking a highly motivated PE Teacher to join their Physical Education Department. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality education in Physical Education and support teaching Child Development and Health & Social Care. Responsibilities include engaging and challenging pupils academically, maintaining high expectations, and contributing to the school’s overall objectives. The role offers a supportive team environment and exceptional professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Exceptional Professional Studies Programme

Well-resourced curriculum area

Lifestyle discounts

Free counselling service

Onsite parking

Complimentary refreshments at events

Qualifications

• Strong IT literacy and capability to deliver inspirational lessons.
• Excellent communication skills and positive rapport with pupils.
• Good sense of humour and self-motivation with a record of meeting targets.

Responsibilities

• Engage pupils to excel academically and maintain high expectations.
• Deliver a standard timetable across years 7 to 11.
• Support school’s goals and adhere to policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Good degree in a directly related subject

Job description

Start Date: April or September 2026
Full Time ECT/MPR/UPR

Job Overview

Our Physical Education Department is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated PE Teacher with a passion for their subject to join our vibrant and supportive team. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality Physical Education and support teaching Child Development and Health & Social Care, contributing to the wider academic curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils to excel academically.
• Maintain relentlessly high expectations for yourself and pupils.
• Deliver a standard timetable allocation across years 7 to 11.
• Share resources and good practice, observe lessons, mentor and participate in the Continuing Professional Studies Programme.
• Set, mark examinations, attend departmental meetings and undertake delegated administrative tasks.
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning and adhere to all school policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Good degree in a directly related subject (desirable).
• Thorough knowledge of the (11‑16) subject curriculum up to GCSE.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
• Awareness of safeguarding requirements and good practice.
• Strong IT literacy.
• Capability to deliver inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils.
• Positive and authoritative rapport with pupils.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Organised, self‑motivated with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines.
• A good sense of humour.

Benefits

• Exceptional Professional Studies Programme (extensive CPD and external courses).
• Team approach with valued support.
• Well‑resourced curriculum area including your own laptop.
• Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
• Lifestyle discounts through the Lifestyle Savings Platform.
• Free counselling service via Health Assured.
• Onsite parking.
>A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room.
• A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food at whole‑school events (e.g., Parents’ Evenings).

Application Procedure

Only applications using the HCC application form will be reviewed. CVs are not accepted for shortlisting. Submit your application as soon as possible; the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date. We do not offer sponsorship for this role.