Teacher of Boys PE

Bedford High School is a community secondary school with approximately 1100 students across two sites. Our last Ofsted inspection was judged Good. Our school values are To Care, To Learn, To Achieve. 

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, talented, and energetic teacher of Boys’ PE starting 21st April 2025. We are looking for a full-time staff member.  

At Bedford, our vision for the Physical Education department is to foster a lifelong passion for sport, physical activity, and overall well-being. We are committed to developing students’ physical skills, confidence, and teamwork while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. Through a broad and engaging curriculum, we equip students with the knowledge and practical skills to make informed choices about their fitness and well-being, both now and in the future.

In Key Stages 3 and 4, students follow a structured and inclusive curriculum that builds on fundamental movement skills, promoting progression in both individual and team sports. Our program develops physical literacy, tactical awareness, and resilience, ensuring that all students, regardless of ability, have the opportunity to thrive.

At Key Stage 4, we offer a comprehensive study of Sports Science and GCSE Physical Education, following the OCR specification. This prepares students for further education and careers in sport, health, and fitness.

Beyond the classroom, we take pride in our vibrant extracurricular programme, providing students with extensive opportunities to train, compete, and refine their skills. Our diverse range of sports clubs, inter-school fixtures, and interform competitions ensures that all students can participate and enjoy sport at a level that suits them.

Above all, our goal is to inspire a lifelong appreciation for physical activity while instilling the values of teamwork, perseverance, and respect, both in sport and in life. We seek to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic staff member who shares our vision and is committed to delivering an outstanding PE experience for all students.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to undertake this role, we will be delighted to receive your application form. Please complete the application form, we do not accept CV’s and return to Mrs Claire Taylor, HR Manager, at the school address or by email to recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early and interview before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

All offers of employment are conditional subject to all satisfactory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced criminal record with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), appropriate overseas checks, medical clearance, references and verification of your qualifications satisfactory to the school. In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children. When completing application forms all candidates must provide a full employment history and any gaps to be clearly identified. At Bedford High School safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome. The post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

As we receive many applications for posts, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

Closing date: Thursday 20th February 2025 at 9am. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early and interview before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Interview date: Wednesday 26th February 2025 or earlier for the right candidate.