Teacher of PE - Pipers Corner School

Buckinghamshire Council; High Wycombe, Great Kingshill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a thriving girls' independent school for a graduate teacher of Physical Education. This role seeks a passionate individual who can inspire students and contribute to a vibrant extra-curricular program. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Sport, implementing engaging lessons and promoting physical education. With a commitment to safeguarding and a supportive team environment, this position is ideal for both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to fostering a love for sports and education in young minds.

Qualifications

• Passion for Physical Education and ability to inspire students.
• Experience in coaching key sports like hockey, netball, and swimming.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE and A Level Physical Education.
• Contribute to extra-curricular sports programs.

Skills

Physical Education

Hockey Coaching

Netball Knowledge

Swimming Knowledge

GCSE Teaching

A Level Teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate teacher of Physical Education to join our team at this thriving girls’ independent school. The successful candidate will need drive and ambition together with a genuine passion and enthusiasm for their subject. You should have a willingness to be involved in our extensive extra-curricular programme. Knowledge of and confidence in Netball, Hockey or Swimming would be of particular interest to us but applicants from any sporting background will be considered. The ability to teach GCSE Physical Education and/or A Level would be an advantage.

We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers, as well as experienced teachers. The School offers a full induction programme appropriate to experience.

Job Salary Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract Type Permanent

Required for September 2025 or January 2026

Hours Full time

Closing Date for Applications Tuesday 20 May 2025

About us

Pipers Corner is a Girls’ School Association Independent School for girls aged 4-18. Set in 96 acres of beautiful Chiltern countryside, the school is four miles north of High Wycombe and two miles from Great Missenden. In its most recent ISI inspection (March 2023) the school was graded as “excellent” in all categories.

This position will suit an inspiring, energetic and organised teacher looking for experience within Physical Education and School Sport. It may suit an ECT. The successful candidate will work with the Director of Sport, and other departmental members, to implement departmental schemes of work within lessons and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School. The Director of Sport and her colleagues will provide full support to the successful candidate.

Further information regarding the role and the department can be downloaded from the vacancies section of our website www.piperscorner.co.uk

About you

The successful candidate will have shown the prominence physical education/school sport has had in their life and their ability to convey this to the students and School. A specialism in hockey coaching/teaching is desirable, as well as experience in a breadth of our key sports.

The role requires flexibility, good humour and a commitment to work hard as part of a strong team. You will need to demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter.

Completed application forms and a covering letter should be addressed to the Headmistress and returnedto HR via the email address above.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Pipers Corner School reserves theright to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Pipers Corner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleand expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject toan Enhanced DBS check.

Registered Charity No. 310635

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.