Teacher of PE

Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale - £34,069-£46,940

Teacher of PE job summary

Helping young people discover their potential through sport and teamwork

We are looking for a Teacher of PE to join Chantry Academy, where a shared commitment to high expectations and inclusive practice underpins everything we do. This role centres on delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire pupils to participate, improve and succeed, while contributing to a strong and collaborative department. It offers the opportunity to shape positive attitudes to health and wellbeing, support pupils of all abilities to make progress, and play a full part in academy life. We value professionals who combine secure subject knowledge with adaptability, strong relationships and a determination to secure the best outcomes for every student.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured PE lessons, aligned with the academy curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs
• Set high expectations to motivate pupils and promote strong progress and outcomes
• Contribute to curriculum development, academy priorities and the wider life of the school
• Promote effective behaviour, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.

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 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 Chantry Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1006 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chantry Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chantry-academy

Chantry Academy sits in the heart of South West Ipswich and is very proud to serve the local community. Our Academy has a welcoming and inclusive ethos; where our staff work hard to foster and develop close relationships with all our stakeholders. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all, ensuring all are welcome and succeed.

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