Teacher of PE - ECTs welcome to apply: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Patcham High School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or Lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday-Friday 8.30am to 3pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 year contract from 01/09/2026
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
An opportunity has arisen for a talented, dynamic and highly motivated practitioner who has vision to join our team of committed professionals in a vibrant and successful PE department.
If you share our belief that Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity are central to the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of all young people then tell us why Patcham High School is the school where you will flourish in the next step of your career.
We are looking to appoint a full-time Teacher of PE from 1st September 2026 on a fixed term contract for 2 years who can inspire and motivate our students, both in and out of the classroom. We are highly Inclusive and are looking for ways to Intervene with students at the earliest possible stage. We are looking for a practitioner who:
- has a passion for the Teaching and Learning of Physical Education making PE an enjoyable and inclusive subject for all our students;
- is highly motivated, innovative, hard-working and forward-looking;
- has the belief that every child does matter and that all children can make outstanding progress and reach their full potential;
- recognises the power of extra-curricular PE and is dedicated to lead on and support existing extra-curricular participation;
- continually reflects upon and improves their practice;
- has outstanding interpersonal skills;
- is dedicated to a team and who thrives on working collaboratively with colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
The school is ambitious, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high-quality teaching and want the very best for all our students. We are known for our innovative approach and we value CPD very highly. It is a positive environment, with inspiring and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.
In joining Patcham High you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. You will also join a department who put huge value on the power of both curricular and extra-curricular PE and the impact it has on the wider school. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead; this is a brilliant time to join the school.
We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.
To apply now please download the Teacher's Application Form from the school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies and email the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise, either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).
Further information about the job
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
*We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.
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Closing Date*: Monday 13th July 2026 at 12 noon Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Patcham High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1074 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Patcham High School website
- Email address
- eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01273543484
Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.
Arranging a visit to Patcham High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk.
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