Physical Education (PE) Teacher – High-Achieving Secondary Academy in Bristol
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (Support/Teaching Framework)
The Role
A premier Secondary Academy in Bristol is seeking a professional, dynamic, and exceptionally organised Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join their highly successful sports faculty. This role is ideal for a high-energy educator who treats exercise physiology, athletic development, and personal conditioning as core pillars of a modern, multi-sport curriculum.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional leadership across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The timetable involves delivering practical performance coaching alongside detailed academic theory for GCSE PE and Level 3 sports specifications, covering anatomy, biomechanics, and sports psychology parameters. Beyond standard teaching hours, you will manage sports team logbooks, construct player performance data sheets, coordinate regional fixture timetables across the South West, and ensure complete health and safety tracking records for all indoor gymnasiums and external playing fields.
You will maintain professional communication channels with regional athletic boards, external moderation networks, and parents. Crisp logistical coordination, robust data literacy, and a collaborative mindset are vital to balancing busy afternoon fixture frameworks with rigorous theoretical lesson logging.
School Information
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Bristol with a powerful reputation for athletic excellence, structural innovation, and student welfare. The school serves an ambitious city community, featuring state-of-the-art sports hubs, fully equipped fitness suites, and extensive multi-use playing complexes.
The physical education department is heavily resourced and treated as a vital pillar of the wider school faculty. Senior leaders prioritize balanced workloads and provide funded pathways for continuous specialized professional development, including advanced athletic coaching and statutory safety testing accreditations.
Requirements
A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related discipline
Proven experience delivering physical education theory up to GCSE and Level 3 vocational specifications
Clear understanding of outdoor risk tracking safety protocols and safe fixture logistics
Good IT literacy, with absolute confidence managing student performance metrics on digital school platforms
Ability to work dynamically across extended hours during peak regional competition cycles
Application
To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
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