Teacher of PE in Selsey

To inspire, engage, and support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead healthy, active lifestyles. The post holder will deliver high-quality physical education lessons that promote physical competence, teamwork, resilience, and personal achievement, while fostering a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity. To create an inclusive learning environment that enables all students to participate and succeed, contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities and sporting events, and support students' academic, social, and emotional development in line with the school's values and educational objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, challenging, and inclusive Physical Education lessons that meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and examination specifications where applicable.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report on students' progress, attainment, and participation, using assessment data to inform teaching and support student achievement.
• Create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment that promotes high standards of behaviour, participation, and respect.
• Promote students' physical, social, and emotional wellbeing through participation in physical activity, sport, and healthy lifestyle education.
• Ensure the safe use, storage, and maintenance of PE equipment and facilities, adhering to relevant health and safety policies and risk assessment procedures.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of PE curriculum, schemes of work, and departmental improvement plans.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all students in accordance with school policies and statutory guidance.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a degree in Physical Education or a sports‑related field.
• Proven experience teaching PE across a range of age groups and abilities (e.g., KS3 to KS5 / Elementary to High School).
• A strong track record of planning and delivering high‑quality, inclusive, and engaging practical and theoretical lessons.
• A proven ability to motivate all students, from elite athletes to those who lack confidence in physical activity.
• The ability to maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment, both in the gymnasium and out on the fields.
• Ability to build fantastic rapport with students, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and maintain clear lines of communication with parents.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the current curriculum requirements, safeguarding practices, and health and safety regulations in sports.
• A willingness to lead, organise, and support extra‑curricular sports clubs, fixtures, and school tournaments after hours or on weekends.

Benefits and Support

• Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust.
• Supportive, forward‑thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long‑term financial wellbeing.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert‑led Eight‑Week Mindfulness Programme.
• Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work‑life balance and caring responsibilities.
• Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their careers and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work‑life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.