Teacher of Games and PE

Our aim at Barrow Hills is to inspire happy children.

Children at Barrow Hills are growing to be… Curious about everything; and Brave when meeting new challenges. Scholarly in the way that they learn and in their love of learning. Compassionate towards others in the School and in the wider world. Generous of spirit, and in sharing their time and their gifts; and Joyful in their appreciation of their families, their friendships, their School and the world. Truthful and true to themselves, and Responsible in what they say and in what they do.

Metaphorically, our children arrive at Barrow Hills with an empty kit bag and are given the opportunities and the confidence to fill it with whatever they like. By experiencing as many sports as possible, playing competitively and training rigorously, our children develop lifelong skills and confidence over their sporting careers at Barrow Hills. 

Specialist sport is taught at Barrow Hills from Nursery, with children gradually acquiring the skills that later enable them to represent the School in football, rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, rounders, swimming, tennis and lacrosse. Every child from Year 3 to Year 8 plays a fixture every week and participates in a total of five hours of timetabled sport. We believe in sport for all.

The successful candidate will not only have excellent teaching skills and subject knowledge but also a true passion for sports. He/she will inspire this passion in the children they teach and be able to help them develop, succeed, and importantly enjoy sports, resulting in our children reaching their potential regardless of ability. They will also need to contribute to another subject area within the curriculum.

In return, as well as a wonderful group of children to work with and supportive colleagues within a rewarding environment, we can offer a sense of accomplishment, a competitive salary, teachers’ pension scheme (if applicable), staff fee remission on School fees both at Barrow Hills and our partner school King Edward’s Witley, free car parking, all meals on duty and a Cycle to Work Scheme. 

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.barrowhills.org or contact the HR Department on HR@barrowhills.org or telephone 01428 686739. 

Closing date: Noon on 31st January 2022. 

Subsequent interviews will take place during the week commencing 7th February 2022.

Applications will be considered on receipt and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position.

Barrow Hills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.