Teacher of PE & Cover

Dawlish College, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st May 2026 (start date negotiable and open to discussion to accommodate notice periods and suit the successful candidate’s circumstances).

• Closing date

  12 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Full-time role. MPS/UPS

Teacher of PE & Cover job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of PE who can teach outstanding and interactive lessons across different sports and subjects and be a core part of our teaching and learning team, ensuring continuity and consistency when staff are absent. The core responsibility of this role is the delivery of high-quality PE teaching and the successful candidate will be a passionate PE specialist who values high standards, positive relationships and inclusive practice; in addition, the role includes contributing to high-quality cover, sometimes within the PE department (for example, during fixtures, enrichment activities or trips) but also across the wider curriculum as required. This element of the role is an important part of ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and engagement.

What makes us special

What sets our school apart is our unwavering commitment to both excellence and inclusion. We are a vibrant, innovative, forward-thinking community where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive—regardless of their background or starting point. Here, staff and students work together to build confidence, nurture talents, and ensure that everyone feels a true sense of belonging. By joining us, you’ll become part of a team that believes in the power of education to transform lives and in the importance of making that transformation accessible to all.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Believes in the potential of every student
• Is a forward-thinking educator with a passion for student success
• Is confident in delivering engaging lessons up to GCSE level
• Is committed to empowering all learners to achieve their potential
• Values teamwork and is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school community
• Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice
• Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school
• Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons that inspire curiosity and confidence and engaging and purposeful lessons across different areas of the curriculum
• Motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure that there is minimum impact on students of staff absence
• Contribute to creating a positive learning environment where all students feel valued
• Take part in wider school life, including enrichment activities and extra-curricular opportunities
• Play an active role in supporting the school’s commitment to raising achievement for all

We offer:

• A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice
• The opportunity to work in a forward-thinking team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to continuous improvement
• 1-2-1 coaching
• Ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you’d love to help create a calm and caring atmosphere where children thrive - we’d love to hear from you.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included on the following pages. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description. To learn more about the school please visit our website by clicking here.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school please contact Ashleigh Atkins via email: aatkins@dawlish.devon.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Thursday 12 February at 9:00am. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via my new term or at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

Interviews will be held onsite onTuesday 24 February.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust. All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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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 Dawlish College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 776 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dawlish College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dawlish-college

Dawlish College is a vibrant and exciting place to be where we have the highest expectations of staff and students alike and seek to provide challenge at every available opportunity.

As a small secondary school for pupils aged 11-16, we have a very proud record of holistic support, care and individual attention: the happiness and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance and is a vital foundation for their growth and development.

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