Female PE Teacher

Becket Keys Church of England Free School, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS Fringe
• Additional allowances:

  MPS Fringe

Female PE Teacher job summary

It is an exciting time at Becket Keys Church of England School (OfSTED Outstanding in all areas and SIAMS Outstanding in all areas). We are working hard to build upon several years of strong GCSE and A Level successes that have placed us in the top two schools of our kind in East Anglia (according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide).

We are now seeking a new female PE teacher to join our highly successful and hard‑working department to cover a maternity leave. If you enjoy working collaboratively and are committed to delivering engaging, practical lessons, we would be keen to hear from you. Recently qualified teachers are particularly encouraged to apply, as we have an excellent track record of supporting Early Career Teachers. Experienced teachers are equally welcome and will find a supportive, ambitious and well‑resourced department

Given the strength and popularity of girls’ football at the school, we are particularly seeking a candidate who can teach football to a high standard and lead high‑quality football clubs as part of our extensive extra‑curricular programme. The ability to deliver high‑quality lessons in basketball and athletics is also desirable, with specialist expertise in at least one of these three disciplines essential. The successful candidate should be willing to teach GCSE PE.

PE is one of the strongest and most successful departments in the school, consistently delivering exceptional standards in curriculum lessons, extra‑curricular provision, and examination outcomes. Students thoroughly enjoy PE, with strong uptake at GCSE and A Level. Our curriculum is highly practical, ensuring students develop a broad range of skills, strong physical literacy, and a sustained appreciation of health and fitness.

We run an ambitious and varied extra‑curricular programme, and we are looking for someone with the energy, commitment, and passion to contribute fully including running clubs at lunchtime and after school throughout the week. The successful candidate should hold a full driving licence for at least two years and be willing to drive the school minibus to support fixtures and extra‑curricular activities (we provide training for this and the MIDAS qualification as part of our support package to new staff).

In recent years, the department has achieved outstanding success at district, county, and national level across boys’ and girls’ sports. Highlights include the U16 Boys being crowned National Basketball Champions in 2022, three teams reaching the Regional Finals of the National Track and Field Cup, and the U13 Girls’ Football Team progressing to the semi‑finals of the National Cup last year. Additionally, our netball and rugby 7s squads have enjoyed strong county‑level success, and our U14 Girls’ Football Team are currently through to the semi‑final of the Essex Cup.

The appointee will be committed to our high expectations and core values; we welcome applications from teachers irrespective of their faith or belief. However, we ask for applicants to appreciate and respect the beliefs of others and have strong moral principles.

Staff here are provided with a comprehensive induction programme and laptop, childcare vouchers are available, and childcare is available at a neighbouring provision with discounted rates for staff members.

Becket Keys is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date:

Noon, Thursday 16th April 2026

Please apply promptly as interviews will held as soon as possible (including before the closing date).

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

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need a full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, which can be applied for once a job offer is made.

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 Becket Keys Church of England Free School

• School type: Free School, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Becket Keys Church of England Free School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/becket-keys-church-of-england-free-school

Becket Keys Church of England School is in Brentwood in Essex. The school offers a high quality education in a caring, Christian environment in which each student is known, valued and encouraged to achieve his/her individual potential. We are committed to outstanding academic performance and to fostering a love of learning in our students.

At Becket Keys:
Our students

Act responsibly and respectfully
Aim high in life and learning
Engage with and contribute to the local community

Our staff

Support all students to achieve their greatest academic potential
Provide a nurturing environment where students and their individual learning needs are known by all
Encourage parental engagement

Through Character Education, we place a strong emphasis on all members of our community living in line with the traditional Christian values of respect, responsibility and forgiveness. We aim to be caring, fair, honest and trustworthy in all we do.

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