Specialist PE Teacher

Hamilton Academy, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG

20 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 September 2026

• Latest start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: The role is ideally full time, but we would consider offering the position on a part time basis for 4 days per week for the right candidate.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone with:

• A teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, etc)

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification teaching experience in similar role and subject area.

• Experience teaching PE to both EYFS/ KS1 and KS2 is essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.

• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to prioritise and organise your own work.

• Ability to work effectively to a high standard, on occasion, under pressure, meeting deadlines.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures and their application.

• Knowledge of the use of technology in the classroom and via remote learning and the ability to use ICT tools for record-keeping and as an instructional tool.

• Ability to offer enrichment and extracurricular activities

What the school offers its staff

At Hamilton we offer a supportive and friendly working environment; positive and enthusiastic children, capable of achieving high standards; and excellent opportunities for continued professional development.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Three days per week, you will work in conjunction with the specialist Music and ICT teachers delivering lessons across all KS1 and KS2 year groups as part of the PPA cover carousel. The remainder of the time will be spent developing and embedding PE with the curriculum and pupils learning as well as supporting pupil participation in lunchtime and after school dance, gymnastics, and sport clubs.

The role is ideally full time, but we would consider offering the position on a part time basis for 4 days per week for the right candidate.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Hamilton Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hamilton Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 656 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hamilton Academy website
• Email address: office@hamiltonacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01494 522231
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hamilton-academy

Ours is a three-form entry school split over two sites in the heart of High Wycombe. We have 630 delightful children on roll who make sure school life is stimulating, exciting and rewarding. Every day is different, and you never quite know what to expect when you come through the door at Hamilton. If you are up for a challenge and want to enjoy being in school each day, then come and join our community. Hamilton is a friendly and fun place to work and we are all very proud of our children and our school. Come and have a look if you want to find out more.

Arranging a visit to Hamilton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hamiltonacademy.org.uk.

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