Junior School Teacher of PE

Channing School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and dedicated Teacher of Physical Education to join our Junior School from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and supportive Junior School where sport and physical education play an important role in pupils' development and wider school life. At Channing, we are committed to providing an engaging, inclusive and ambitious PE and Sport programme that encourages girls of all ages and abilities to develop their confidence, physical skills, teamwork and a lifelong enjoyment of sport and physical activity.

Channing Junior School is a happy, stimulating and welcoming environment for approximately 350 girls aged 4 to 11, where pupils benefit from specialist PE teaching from Reception onwards. Sport forms an integral part of the curriculum and the School's extensive co-curricular provision, offering pupils opportunities to participate, develop their abilities and represent the School in a range of sporting activities, fixtures and competitions.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Junior School Sport to deliver high-quality PE teaching across Reception to Year 6, contributing to the ongoing development of the curriculum and supporting a varied programme of sporting activities, clubs, fixtures and events. They will plan and deliver engaging, appropriately challenging lessons that promote physical development, encourage participation and ensure that every pupil is supported to achieve her potential.

The role also involves contributing actively to the wider sporting life of the Junior School, including organising and supporting extracurricular clubs such as Swim Squad and Cross Country, coordinating fixtures and tournaments, accompanying pupils on sporting events and residential trips, and overseeing the Junior Duke Award programme. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Junior and Senior Schools to support continuity in sporting provision and promote a positive and inclusive sporting culture.

We are looking for an inspirational and energetic teacher with a recognised teaching qualification and QTS, excellent teaching practice and a sound understanding of physical education across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, a commitment to inclusive teaching and the ability to motivate, encourage and challenge pupils of differing abilities. They will be a positive and collaborative colleague, willing to contribute fully to the co-curricular programme and wider life of the School.

Above all, the successful candidate will share Channing's Unitarian ethos and commitment to developing fearless learners through inspiring education, exceptional co-curricular opportunities and meaningful partnerships, while promoting our values of courtesy, care and consideration.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack provided.

Start Date:
January 2027

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience

• Enrolment into the APTIS pension scheme, with generous employer contributions

• iPad provided to support teaching and learning

• Free lunch and refreshments throughout the day during term time

• Use of the School's fitness suite and access to staff fitness classes, subject to availability

• Annual flu vaccination and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

• Extensive CPD and INSET opportunities, with scope for professional progression

• Cycle to Work Scheme, interest-free loans and access to staff discounts and benefits

How to Apply

Please complete the TES application form by clicking on Apply below. CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

Deadline for Applications:

Friday 16 October 2026 at 12pm

Interviews:
Tuesday 3 November 2026 (please allow all day)

Safeguarding Commitment

Channing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School follows a formal recruitment procedure in line with Department for Education guidance and the School's Child Protection Policy. A copy of this procedure is available on request.

Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic. Ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches, including social media and third-party screening.