28 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    22 February 2027

  • Closing date

    20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 October 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Health and social care, Physical education

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday | 8.30am-3.25pm

Contract type

Fixed term - 10 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • Ability to teach Physical Education across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
  • Ability to teach Health and Social Care at Key Stage 5.
  • Strong subject knowledge and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
  • The ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to supporting students' academic and personal development.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the wider life of the school.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

    • What the school offers its staff

  • Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential advice and wellbeing support.

  • Use of the school's on-site gym facilities.

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • A supportive and welcoming staff community.

  • Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities.

  • Opportunities to contribute to a thriving extra-curricular programme.

  • Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

  • Free on-site parking.

  • A beautiful school setting in the market town of Ross-on-Wye.

    • 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.

    John Kyrle High School & Sixth Form Centre is a popular and oversubscribed 11-18 school with over 1,400 students. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive community, high expectations and commitment to helping every student achieve their potential. The successful candidate will join a well-established PE department, teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, while also contributing to the delivery of Level 3 Health and Social Care within the Sixth Form. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers.

    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 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.

    PE & Health and Social Care 2026- Vacancy Information pack .pdf - 1.82 MB (opens in new tab)

    About John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy

    Organisation type
    Academy, ages 11 to 18
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    Size
    1274 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 18
    Ofsted report
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    Website
    John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy website
    Email address
    hr@jkhs.org.uk
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