Teacher of PE

Required for September 2024, an enthusiastic and talented teacher of PE to teach classes across Key Stages 3 to 5. Sackville is a popular and oversubscribed large, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1700 students on roll.  We have a vibrant and successful PE Department and are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team. We would welcome applications from candidates who have particular interest in netball, hockey and/or gymnastics.

Sackville School is a popular and oversubscribed large, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1700 students on roll.  We are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm, and ambition to join our team and to achieve our ambitious aims for all of our students. 

Our GCSE results are consistently strong with extremely positive progress 8 scores. Our A level progress is at the top end of all local authority providers. We offer AQA Physical Education A Level and the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity in Key Stage 5 to a comprehensive Sixth Form of over 400 students. At Key Stage 4 (years 9-11) we offer AQA GCSE PE and the CNAT Certificate in Sports Studies as well as non-exam core PE. All students receive two hours of PE a week in Key Stage 3 (years 7-8).

Our team of specialists enjoy excellent facilities in the school including a Sports Hall, two gymnasiums and a fitness suite. Ample field space plus a 400m Redgra running track and tennis courts. There is outstanding extracurricular provision.

We are an exceptionally friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We invest in our staff, enabling them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. We have acquired a deserved reputation for ‘fighting for every child’. We want all of our students to develop a lifelong love of learning and achieve their full potential. 

We welcome applications from experienced colleagues looking for a new challenge in a large and popular school, as well as ECTs looking for a school that will provide excellent support so that you can really flourish at the start of your career. The school has an outstanding induction programme for new staff and bespoke CPD opportunities for career progression.

Closing Date: Friday 19th April at  9.00am      Interview date: Thursday 25th April

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Further details are available on our website https://sackvilleschool.org.uk or from Mrs K Dawson PA to the Headteacher, on 01342 414900. An application form, safer recruitment form and letter of application addressed to the Headteacher, should be sent to the Headteacher’s PA at kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk