Teacher of PE

Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or April 2027

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (770)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: ECT/MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Cove School continues to grow and thrive, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented PE teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practice and progress your career within a supportive school community.

We have an ambitious and dynamic PE department committed to delivering high-quality teaching and inspiring pupils to engage, achieve and thrive across the curriculum. Our team of seven specialist teachers bring a wealth of expertise, combining traditional and progressive teaching methods to create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.

The PE department benefits from an excellent range of dedicated indoor and outdoor facilities and offers a wide variety of sports, fitness and extra-curricular activities. Beyond the PE curriculum, the department plays an important role in the wider life of the school. The team works closely with our primary feeder schools, and engages with a wide range of cross-curricular work within the school.

The successful candidate will be keen to contribute to a culture where pupils are encouraged to participate, progress and take pride in their achievements. You will be passionate about developing extra-curricular sports for all abilities to inspire pupils to challenge themselves, improving their skills and discover an enjoyment of sport and physical activity both individually and as part of a team.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically
• Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
• Teach a standard timetable allocation
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Curriculum Leader
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
• Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

• Good degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
• Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject Curriculum up to GCSE
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as QTS, PGCE, or equivalent experience
• Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
• Good level of IT literacy
• Be capable of delivering inspirational and adaptive lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
• Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
• Have excellent and effective classroom management skills
• Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines

What the school offers its staff

• Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme from extensive in-house CPD, to a wide range of external courses
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
• A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
• Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'
• Access to free staff wellbeing service via our provider ‘HA Wisdom Wellbeing’
• Onsite parking
• A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
• A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings

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

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

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 Cove School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1007 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cove School website
• Email address: s.downham@coveschool.uk
• Phone number: 01252 542397
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cove-school

Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

Arranging a visit to Cove School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.

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