Teacher of Physical Education (PE)

Wilmslow High School; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Wilmslow is seeking a committed Teacher of PE. This full-time position requires teaching Physical Education across Key Stages, contributing to extracurricular activities, and working collaboratively within a professional team. The ideal candidate should have a strong subject competency and a dedication to improving student outcomes. Applications from both early career and experienced teachers are welcome. Salary ranges from £32,916 to £51,047, with a permanent contract starting January 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• High degree of subject competency in Physical Education.
• Real passion for education and desire to make a difference.
• Resolve to improve student performance.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education to Key Stage 3, 4, and 5.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular programme.
• Collaborate to create best learning opportunities.

Skills

Subject competency

Organizational skills

Passion for education

Teamwork

Empathy and understanding

Job description

Overview

Teacher of PE. Salary: £32,916 to £51,047. Range: Main Pay Range or Upper Pay Range. Start Date: 1st January 2025. Contract Type: Full Time. Contract Term: Permanent. Suitable for ECT: Yes. Closing Date: Monday 13th October 2025 - 12 noon (midday). Interview Date: Friday 17th October 2025. Wilmslow High School. School age range: 11-18. Number on roll: approx. 2,000 (including 500 sixth form).

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Teacher of PE to join our thriving and highly regarded PE Team. Applications are encouraged from both early career or experienced teachers who are committed to teaching at the highest standard and raising the aspirations and achievements of our students. The Physical Education Team has a strong record of performance and a commitment to subject expertise and excellence. The role will require you to teach Physical Education to both core and examination groups at Key Stage 3, 4, and 5. The successful candidate will also be expected to make a substantial and regular contribution to our thriving extra curriculum programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an exceptional team who have a well-structured curriculum, comprehensive resources and work collaboratively with the shared aim of creating the best learning opportunities for all. The team is highly professional, supportive of each other and place great importance on teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education to Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 (core and examination groups).
• Make a substantial and regular contribution to the extra-curricular programme.
• Work with a team that has a well-structured curriculum and extensive resources.
• Collaborate to create the best learning opportunities for all students.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Have a high degree of subject competency and personal organisation with a continuing personal interest in, and commitment to Physical Education.
• Demonstrate a real passion for education and a deep-felt desire to make a difference for young people.
• Have the resolve and tenacity to make a real difference to the performance of students.
• Demonstrate rigorous professionalism in everything, accepting nothing but the best in a culture of excellence.
• Have a willingness to embrace and promote the importance of all the humanities and social sciences across all key stages.
• Be able to work with a team who are passionate about reaching all students with empathy and understanding.

Safeguarding and Welfare: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to respect this commitment. A consideration of the person\'s suitability to work alongside children is part of the selection process.

If invited for interview, you will be:

• asked to complete a self-declaration form answering questions in relation to any criminal record or other information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
• subject to an online search. This is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore at interview.

If successful, you will be subject to:

• an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Current or previous employers will be contacted and information requested will include:

• disciplinary offences relating to children, including any for which the penalty is \'time expired\'.
• whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Teacher of PE to join our thriving and highly regarded PE Team. Applications are encouraged from both early career or experienced teachers who are committed to teaching at the highest standard and raising the aspirations and achievements of our students.