Teacher of Physical Education

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Cantell School seeks a Teacher of PE to start January 2027, teaching PE to KS3 and KS4 and contributing to a vibrant extracurricular programme. The role sits in a refurbished facility with a 3G pitch, two sports halls and additional hard courts.

The post follows a 32.5-hour Monday-to-Friday pattern and requires eligibility to work in the UK. The successful candidate will promote high quality teaching, build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, and drive high standards across sport

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching PE
• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Teach PE at KS3 and KS4.
• Promote high quality teaching and learning.
• Help pupils make the most of their learning opportunities.
• Contribute to the school's extensive extra-curricular programme of over 50 activities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Pupil relationships

Ambition and drive

Passion for pupils

Enthusiasm and energy

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

This Teacher of PE post in the physical education department at Cantell School starts in January 2027. The core of the role is teaching PE at KS3 and KS4 and contributing to a large extra-curricular programme of over 50 activities. The department is a collaborative, multi-disciplined team with a refurbished fitness suite, two sports halls, hard courts and a 3G pitch, on a 32.5-hour Monday-to-Friday pattern. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Teaching PE at KS3 and KS4
• Promoting high quality teaching and learning
• Helping pupils make the most of their learning opportunities
• Contributing to the school's extra-curricular programme of over 50 activities

Experience

• Experience of teaching PE

Skills & knowledge

• Promoting high quality teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
• Forming effective relationships with pupils and colleagues
• High ambition and drive for outstanding performance from staff and pupils
• Passion for improving pupils' lives and opportunities
• Enthusiasm, energy and innovation

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school

What’s offered

• A committed and extremely supportive staff team
• An extensive and personalised CPD programme
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils
• A thriving community of pupils and parents/carers