28 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional, enthusiastic and innovative teacher to teach PE across KS3 and KS4 to GCSE level. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to contribute to the PE department, now that we have girls PE at KS3.

We have a thriving department with strong uptake at GCSE. We have excellent facilities: a fitness suite, sports hall, large field, 2 MUGAs and cricket nets. We have a flourishing teaching and learning group that staff are welcome to apply to join. Our CPD and induction package is excellent, with many staff enrolled on NPQ’s and courses through the Chartered College of Teaching. Alongside strong opportunities for development and progression. There are also many opportunities to collaborate and develop through the South Area Network and our challenge partner links.


What the school offers its staff

We support wellbeing for all and have a number of initiatives to support work life balance. We believe in educating the whole child having a comprehensive programme of trips, visits and extracurricular activities which we believe to be just as important as their timetabled lessons.

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.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Kings Heath Secondary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
783 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Kings Heath Secondary School is an 11-16 seven form entry secondary school located in South Birmingham.

Arranging a visit to Kings Heath Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.phelan@khss.org.uk.

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