Teacher of Physical Education - Fixed Term Sept to July

Location: Newstead Wood School

Job posted: 25/06/2026

Closing date: 05/07/2026

Hours: 37.5 full‑time

Salary: United Learning Main Pay Scale – ECT preferred

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To ensure all school safeguarding procedures are rigorously adhered to, promoting the welfare of all students, at all times. To plan and deliver high‑quality Physical Education lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5, enabling all students to achieve their full potential and make strong progress. To act as an enthusiastic and proactive advocate for Physical Education, recognising its importance in supporting students’ health, wellbeing, and personal development. To develop and maintain strong, collaborative professional relationships within the PE department and contribute positively to the wider school community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the value of Physical Education across the school, raising the profile of the subject and encouraging student participation.
• Maintain consistently high professional standards in attendance, punctuality, presentation, and conduct.
• Contribute to the implementation of curriculum developments, including embedding the 2028 Educational Reforms within PE provision.
• Contribute to the design, development, and review of schemes of work to ensure a broad, balanced, and ambitious diverse curriculum that is inclusive and forward thinking.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development, setting personal targets and engaging with relevant training opportunities.
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably directed by the Head of Department or Headteacher.

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high‑quality PE lessons across Key Stages 3–5 that are ambitious, inclusive, and promote strong progress for all students.
• Set high expectations and use effective teaching strategies to engage, challenge, and motivate learners.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all students, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Use assessment accurately to monitor progress and inform responsive teaching.
• Provide clear, timely feedback that supports improvement and outcomes.
• Promote a positive learning environment that supports behaviour, participation, and personal development.
• Contribute to curriculum planning to ensure a broad, balanced, and sequenced PE provision.

Enrichment

• Actively promote high levels of participation, engagement, and enjoyment in Physical Education, making a significant contribution to the school’s physical and sporting enrichment provision.
• Promote a broad and inclusive range of sporting activities, ensuring high levels of student participation and engagement across all groups of learners.
• Identify and target specific students for intervention, effectively monitoring attendance, participation, and impact to support improved engagement and outcomes.
• Contribute to a well‑planned programme of inter‑ and intra‑school competition, including the regular delivery of after‑school fixtures (on average two per week), ensuring opportunities for all students to participate and succeed.
• Support the development of a high‑quality enrichment programme with a particular focus on football, cricket, and tennis, providing both participation and performance pathways.
• Plan, organise, and lead inclusive intra‑school competitions such as termly inter‑house events, ensuring opportunities for leadership, teamwork, and personal development across all key stages.
• Coach and officiate in a range of competitive fixtures, including leagues, cup competitions, friendlies, and knockout formats, promoting sportsmanship, resilience, and respect.
• Contribute to the wider personal development of students through sport, fostering leadership, confidence, and positive attitudes towards health and physical activity.

Marketing and External Links

• Actively promote the PE department within the school and wider community to increase participation and raise the profile of the subject.
• Lead on the development of a half‑termly PE and Sports newsletter to celebrate participation and success.
• Contribute to the positive promotion of the school through newsletters, communications, and community engagement.
• Support the development of partnerships with local clubs, organisations, and stakeholders to enhance opportunities for students.
• Maintain effective communication with students and parents to support engagement and participation in PE and enrichment activities.

Resource Management

• Support the effective management of PE resources, including making appropriate purchasing decisions in line with departmental priorities.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard and meet health and safety requirements.
• Identify future resourcing needs and contribute to departmental development planning.
• Maintain accurate inventories and report resource needs to the Head of PE.
• Support the effective use of ICT within the department to enhance teaching, learning, and administration.

The job description may be reviewed at the end of the Academic year or earlier if necessary. It may be amended at any time after consultation with you.