Teacher of PE

Teacher of PE

Full Time

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Main Pay Scale

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join the PE Department from September 2025. Applications from both experienced teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers due to qualify summer 2025 are encouraged and an excellent ECT package would be available if appropriate.

The PE Department at Priory is a successful team of 5 led by an experienced Curriculum Leader focused on fostering competitive sport and participation. We deliver a full PE core curriculum to year 7-11, and offer our KS4 students BTEC sport. In addition to this there are various after school sports activities that we encourage students to participate in.

The PE team is dedicated to supporting each other and our students to enable them to thrive, develop and succeed. The department benefits from extensive facilities, close links with other Trust and local schools, and a dedicated high quality CPD programme.

We are looking for someone who:

●          Has a passion for PE and the positive impact this subject can have on young people

●          Has the ability to plan and deliver high quality lessons

●          Is skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student-led learning

“We believe strongly in the importance of PE and the impact a dedicated team of staff can have in changing the lives of our students for the better. We do this by offering a diverse range of sports opportunities including after school and break time clubs, competing against local and Trust schools and creating a supportive and inclusive environment. We want to ignite a passion in our students to take up sports for life and we continuously strive to ensure they enjoy and achieve in this area. There has been significant investment in facilities recently, and we have a state of the art sports centre with indoor cricket nets and multisports zones, additionally there is a full size 3G Astro pitch along with other indoor and outdoor facilities. If you are as passionate about sports and its ability to positively impact young people we would love you to apply for this role and join our fantastic team.” Rob Andrew, Curriculum Leader, PE

If you can:

●          Inspire and innovate

●          Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)

●          Create independent and resilient thinkers

●          Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation 

Then we would love to hear from you, and in return we can offer:

Benefits of working at Priory School:

●          Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.

●          Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.

●          CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.

●          Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of optional fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.

 We will ensure that the successful candidate has:

●          Comprehensive induction, including a dedicated mentor if ECT

●          Support and development to achieve your career goals

●          Continuous professional learning, development and improvement including additional CPD non-contact periods on your timetable

 Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received the following outcome:

●          The quality of education Good

●          Behaviour and attitudes Good

●          Personal development Outstanding

●          Leadership and management Outstanding

The inspection report noted that “The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers are well supported by leaders, and they benefit from well-planned training that meets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely together and this strengthens what the school offers their pupils.”

Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher, Head of Faculty or Curriculum Leader. 

Priory School has been at the heart of learning in Southsea for over 100 years and since 2015 we have been a proud member of the award winning Bohunt Education Trust (BET). If you are interested in pursuing a career in this vibrant, positive “can do” environment and feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a real difference, then please apply for this truly rewarding opportunity, where together we can create the next generation of confident, independent, work-ready individuals.

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school or visit the school website.  

Safeguarding Statement:

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form), online/social media checks and satisfactory references.