Assistant Subject Leader for Physical Education

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS with TLR 2.1
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS with TLR 2.1

Assistant Subject Leader for Physical Education job summary

Assistant Subject Leader for Physical Education

to commence January 2027

This is a full-time, permanent position, MPS/UPS, with TLR 2.1 £3,527 (subject to the pending pay award)

Blessed George Napier is a popular, over-subscribed, Catholic School in Banbury with an excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.

“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school… enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their physical and mental well-being… and study an ambitious curriculum.” Latest Ofsted Report

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational and committed Assistant Subject Leader of Physical Education to join our dedicated PE team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding PE teacher who is ready to develop their leadership skills and make a significant contribution to our school community.

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about Physical Education, school sport and developing the whole child. You will have high expectations of all students and be committed to using PE to develop resilience, teamwork, determination, confidence, and respect.

We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to the development of the whole person, helping students to develop a lifelong love of physical education, and who will actively contribute to the wider life and ethos of our school.

Our people are at the heart of our success and in return we can offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with an outstanding and supportive team
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Entry into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Genuine commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to education staff discount schemes
• The opportunity to support the wider school life such as trips abroad, drama performances, our student and staff choir and after school sporting activities

All applicants must be able to demonstrate an empathy for, and understanding of, the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact our HR department.

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and, where applicable, a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and/or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

BGN IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES.
WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. THIS POST WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 943 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-george-napier-catholic-school-and-sixth-form

Blessed George Napier is the only Catholic Secondary School in North Oxfordshire and are held in high regard across the Archdiocese of Birmingham. We are popular, over-subscribed, with an
excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.

“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school …. enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their
physical and mental well-being …. and study an ambitious curriculum.”

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