Resident Trainee PE Teacher
Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester, CO3 3ND13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a residential post, duty hours to be confirmed once the rotas for September have been agreed.
Contract type
- Fixed term - TBC
Actual salary
- £3,000 plus accommodation, meals and tuition fees
What skills and experience we're looking for
Come and join us at our award-winning school
An exciting opportunity has arisen to train at one of the country’s leading selective schools, alongside having residential boarding responsibilities.
Working in conjunction with the University of Buckingham, we are looking for an exceptional graduate to train as a PE Teacher through their PGCE programme, whilst living and working in our boarding community. Successful candidates will assist the Head of Boardingwith the supervision and pastoral care of boarders during the week and be part of the weekend duty rota.
Candidates should ideally have a sports-related degree and relevant teaching or coaching work experience. The major boys’ sports of the school are rugby, cricket, athletics and football, and relevant experience in these areas is highly desirable. There is also the potential to run the senior girl’s netball team so relevant experience in this area would also be highly valued.
This position comes with a monetary allowance for boarding duties, in addition to and includes accommodation, meals and the tuition fees for the PGCE at the University of Buckingham. Package to be discussed at interview. Alongside boarding duties and a training timetable, candidates are expected to be a part of the PE team and fully contribute to the extensive extra-curricular programme including Saturday fixtures predominantly in the Autumn and Summer Terms. The successful candidate may need to attend relevant training to assist with their boarding duties, such as first aid, good hygiene and additional safeguarding training.
This is a residential post, duty hours to be confirmed once the rotas for September have been agreed.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Colchester Royal Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1059 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Colchester Royal Grammar School website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Colchester Royal Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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