Teacher of PE

Female PE Teacher – Farnborough

Start Date: After Easter 2026
Contract: Full‑time (5 days per week)
Phase: 11–16 (KS3–KS4)

A values‑driven secondary school in Farnborough is seeking an energetic and inspiring Female PE Teacher to join its Physical Education team after Easter. You’ll champion girls’ participation and performance, develop leadership and teamwork, and cultivate lifelong habits for health and wellbeing through inclusive, high‑quality PE.

About the School

• A highly inclusive, dynamic place to learn and grow, with a clear ethos of support and ambition for every learner. The school is in an exciting phase of development backed by local authority investment, offering staff meaningful opportunities to contribute and progress.
• A calm, purposeful learning climate is underpinned by consistent routines and behaviour expectations, enabling teachers to focus on great teaching and safe, high‑impact practical lessons.

Ofsted Highlights (Jan 2025 inspection)

• Behaviour and attitudes: Good; lessons are calm and focused, with pupils rising to clear expectations.
• Personal development: Good; pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and enrichment, including sporting activities, and feel well supported by staff who care about their progress and wellbeing.
• The school is strengthening curriculum delivery, assessment and reading, helping teachers identify and close knowledge gaps more precisely.

About the PE Department

• A collaborative, supportive team committed to inclusive participation and high performance, delivering engaging practical lessons and a broad programme of extracurricular sport.
• Well‑structured lessons, consistent expectations and a strong safeguarding culture support safe, purposeful practical teaching—vital for building girls’ confidence in sport, fitness and leadership.

What the School Offers

• Calm, disruption‑free classrooms with clear routines to maximise learning time.
• A rich clubs and enrichment offer, including plentiful opportunities in sport and physical activity.
• A professional, values‑led culture with opportunities to grow your career in a school that is actively improving and investing in its provision.

Who We’re Looking For

You will be:

• A qualified Female PE Teacher with the ability to deliver a broad KS3–KS4 curriculum (invasion games, net/wall, athletics, fitness, leadership).
• Passionate about girls’ PE, widening participation and celebrating progress at every level.
• Skilled at planning safe, engaging practical lessons that build physical competence, confidence and character.
• Ready to contribute to extracurricular sport (teams, clubs, fixtures and events).
• A reflective, collaborative practitioner who upholds high expectations and strong professional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach sequenced, practical PE that develops skills, fitness and tactical understanding over time.
• Promote inclusive participation and competitive pathways, with opportunities for leadership (e.g., sports captains, officials).
• Contribute to a broad enrichment programme, inter‑school fixtures and community events.
• Use assessment and feedback to track progress and close gaps, working closely with colleagues and pastoral teams.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a measurable impact on girls’ PE in a calm, ambitious and supportive Farnborough school, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your coaching specialisms, extracurricular strengths and availability to start after Easter.

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