Teacher of PE

Cobham Free School, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1TF

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,400.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) Membership of LGPS

Teacher of PE job summary

Cobham Free School wish to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic individual as a Teacher of PE. The position is either full or part time commencing in the Autumn Term 2026.

Our Physical Education Department is a high-performing team of five experienced professionals who deliver an inclusive programme across the lower, junior and senior schools. The department is committed to fostering a lifelong love of physical activity while supporting students to achieve excellence at all levels.

Sport plays a central role in school life, and the department has enjoyed considerable success in a wide range of disciplines. Our teams regularly achieve strong results in football, netball, rugby, basketball and athletics, with pupils competing at local and regional levels.

ECTs are most welcome to apply, we are experienced in offering dedicated support in conjunction with a successful local partnership. Experienced teachers can grow their career in a supportive and innovative environment.

As a school we are able to offer:

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience;

• A strong vision based on innovation and best practice from the state and private sector;

• A real commitment to Continuous Professional Development;

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about education and welcome ideas;

• Small class sizes of up to 26 pupils at KS3/4, in a happy and busy environment where pupils behave well and enjoy their learning;

• Small tutorial groups at A level taught in superb new accommodation;

• Shorter term times and holidays generally aligned to independent sector;

• A friendly, supportive environment where all staff and pupils are known to each other.

Visits are warmly welcomed, we would love to show you our school. Please contact the school office or jobs@cobhamfreeschool.org.uk

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

Cobham Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant
pre employment checks.

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 Cobham Free School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 963 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cobham Free School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cobham-free-school

A publicly funded school for pupils aged 4-18 in the heart of Cobham

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