Job Advertisement: Teacher of PE - Secondary School (Colchester)
Location: Colchester
Position: Teacher of PE
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: November 2024
Salary: £36,000 - £53,000
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of PE to join our vibrant secondary school in Colchester. Physical Education is an essential part of student life at our school, and we believe that health and well-being play a crucial role in helping students develop their confidence, manage stress, and build resilience.
As a Teacher of PE, you will help us inspire students to enjoy sport and exercise, understanding that while not every student will become a county or international athlete, every individual can be motivated to achieve their personal best. Your role will be to encourage participation, enjoyment, and the idea that physical activity is a life-long commitment to health and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Physical Education across all key stages, including practical and theoretical components
- Promote the core values of the PE department: participation, enjoyment, and the development of physical and social responsibility
- Help students find their best role in sports, whether as performers, officials, organisers, or leaders
- Support active participation in sports for students of all abilities, including those in the sixth form through our Colchester United football programme and cheerleading
- Encourage and foster healthy, active lifestyles among students, ensuring they leave school with positive, life-long habits
Curriculum Intent:
- Deliver a high-quality physical education curriculum that inspires all students to succeed and excel in a variety of physically-demanding activities
- Provide opportunities for students to develop their physical and mental confidence, supporting their overall health and fitness
- Create opportunities for students to compete in sports and other activities, helping to build character and promote positive life-long habits
This is an excellent opportunity for a Teacher of PE to join a lovely school in Colchester that values health, well-being, and participation in sport. If you are committed to helping students develop their physical abilities and promoting a lifelong love of sport, we would love to hear from you!