Teacher of PE
The Clarendon Academy, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£31,650 – £49,083)
Teacher of PE job summary
Clarendon Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled Teacher of PE to join its vibrant team, with effect from September 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT, who is passionate about helping all pupils to achieve excellence. Full or part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.
Working Hours: Full-time / Part time
We are a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. Our staff aim for every lesson, every day, to be exceptional and work tirelessly to ensure students feel that they belong and can achieve their dreams. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education. In June 2023 we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for offering a high-quality, well sequenced curriculum with the inspectors commenting that “pupils feel safe and cared for in this welcoming and friendly school.”
Candidates must able to teach across the full age and ability range, up to A Level is desirable, 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 PE;
- 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 Clarendon Academy has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office to arrange a tour on: 01225-785210.
Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: w/c Monday 9th June 2025
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 are not accepted.
About The Clarendon Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1024 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Clarendon Academy website
School location
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