Teacher of Boys' PE

Pewsey Vale School, Pewsey, SN9 5EW

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048)

Teacher of Boys' PE job summary

Pewsey Vale School is looking for a dynamic Teacher of PE (Boys) to join its vibrant team on a full-time basis, starting September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT, who is passionate about empowering all pupils to succeed.The position offers the exciting potential for an additional pastoral responsibility for the right candidate. We are keen to identify applicants with a genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing and personal development of students, and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss possible pastoral roles at interview.

Pewsey Vale is a small but thriving co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

The successful candidate will be able to teach across the full age and ability range (Key Stage 3 – Key Stage 4), and will be a team player happy to collaborate and share ideas with other teachers within the PE Department. QTS status is essential for the role.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
  
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
  
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
  
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
  
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
  
• Is aware of current initiatives in boys’ physical education;
  
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in the PE Department and our school;
  
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
  
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
  
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
  
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
  

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
  
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  
• Opportunities for training and progression;
  
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
  

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.

Visiting our school

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Pewsey Vale has to offer first-hand. Please contact our admin office on: 01672-565000.

Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 11th May 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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 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 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 Pewsey Vale School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pewsey Vale School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pewsey-vale-school-sn9-5ew

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