PE Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and suitably qualified teacher to join our highly successful PE department. The right candidate will have a commitment to first-class teaching of PE and Swimming across the school (Nursery to Year 6). They will be able to lead Netball at Key Stage 2 as our main competitive team sport and have the ability to introduce and lead the development of Cricket as a part of our summer programme. They will also be expected to take an active part in all areas of school life as part of the role. It is likely that the successful candidate will also be assigned as a Form Teacher in KS2. 

High March is a leading girls’ preparatory school with an excellent sporting reputation, strong academic reputation and outstanding pastoral care. There are two forms in each year group and class sizes are small. A state of the art indoor, heated swimming pool was opened in 2009 and there are facilities onsite for the teaching of a range of sports. Our swimming teams often have significant success in the Division 10 regional swimming galas, in 2022 our Year 4 team won overall and our Year 6 team won gold medals in the freestyle relay competition. Girls in Years 4 to 6 regularly compete successfully in the local swimming league. Our Netball teams have had success in many local tournaments and recently achieved Silver in the School Games County Finals. In March 2022, eighteen girls reached the British Modern Biathlon Championships held at the University of Bath.

Applicants should be keen to take an active part in the wider life of this vibrant school and should be committed to our inclusive ethos which encourages every girl to reach her personal best. We will offer a generous remuneration package, dependent upon experience. 

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website www.highmarch.co.uk for more information about our vibrant school which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community and family.

Please contact jstevenson@highmarch.co.uk for the full Application Pack and an application form.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31 August 2022

Interviews: Applications will be considered as they are received, therefore, early application is recommended. An appointment may be made before the closing date for the right candidate.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share that commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. High March is an equal opportunities employer.