Teacher of PE
Leventhorpe, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter or September 2027 (an earlier start date can be accommodated)
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 10am
Date listed
4 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + Outer Fringe Allowance
Teacher of PE job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Teacher of Physical Education to join our successful PE faculty from Easter or September 2027, however an earlier start date can be accommodated. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to inspire young people through sport and physical activity while contributing to the continued success of a thriving and ambitious school.
Applications are welcomed from both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about PE, committed to raising achievement and able to engage students of all abilities both within the curriculum and through a rich programme of extracurricular sport.
Physical Education is a highly valued subject at Leventhorpe, delivered across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 as part of the core curriculum. The department enjoys strong uptake at examination level, with students studying GCSE PE and BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide-ranging extracurricular programme, developing sporting excellence and fostering a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.
As an oversubscribed Business and Enterprise Academy, Leventhorpe also serves as the lead school for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) within the Bishop's Stortford Educational Trust (BSET), providing exciting opportunities for professional collaboration and leadership development.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about Physical Education and promoting the benefits of sport and physical activity
- Be an innovative and reflective practitioner with high expectations of all students
- Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students to achieve their very best
- Lead by example and serve as a positive role model for students
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Thrive as part of a collaborative and supportive team
- Contribute enthusiastically to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities and competitive sport
In return Leventhorpe can provide:
- Excellent facilities: To accommodate our expanding roll, Leventhorpe has completed an extensive multi-million-pound capital build programme, including a new Science and Sixth Form block and a state-of-the-art Performing Arts and English block. Previous investment included a sports complex which features a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, 3G all-weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts
- A positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place strong emphasis on student learning and achievement
- First rate personal career development with high local and regional profile through our work with the Bishop’s Stortford Educational Trust (BSET)
- Exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students
- Priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period
We welcome applications from both Early Careers Teachers and experienced teachers.
Closing date for applications is 10.00am Monday 16th November 2026.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th November 2026.
Leventhorpe 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 applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For further guidance please refer to the Policies and Documents section of our MyNewTerm profile. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Further information about the job
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.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Leventhorpe
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1463 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Leventhorpe website
Overview
Leventhorpe School is an outstanding mixed, 11-19 secondary school and sixth form in the historic market town of Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. The school became a Business and Enterprise Academy in August 2011. The intake at age 11 is drawn mainly from the pleasant and prosperous towns of Sawbridgeworth and Bishop's Stortford and from the surrounding villages. Demand for places in the school is very high with over four applications for each place.
In 2016 the school expanded its roll from 6 forms of entry to 8 forms of entry in order to meet local demand. To accommodate our expanding roll Leventhorpe is undergoing an extensive £12 million capital build programme including a Science and Sixth Form block, state of the art Performing Arts and English block recently completed. In recent years investment has included a £6 million Sports Complex (sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, all weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts), £1 million Learning Resource Centre, re-modelling of Design & Technology facilities and £150k annual investment in ICT provision.
The school places a high priority on academic achievement as demonstrated at the last full OFSTED inspection when the school was graded “Outstanding” in each of the five categories. All staff are expected to play their role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for each and every student. We are proud of our historic pass rates in all subjects, with a large percentage of our highest grades achieving well above the national average. Teachers, students and parents place a very high value on behaviour and care which helps to promote a highly cohesive and effective learning community.
Leventhorpe is also the lead school for School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) within the Bishop’s Stortford Educational Trust (BSET) and has strong links with universities. The school hosts placements for trainees in a wide choice of subjects and is a long-standing partner school with Cambridge University for PGCE.
Significant investment has been made in staff training to develop approaches to teaching and learning. There is a strong focus on developing high performing teams at different levels in the organisation. This has helped to form a culture with shared vision and values and a constant drive to improve learning opportunities for students.
Subject departments are organised on a Faculty basis. The responsibility for the preparation of schemes of work and for monitoring their delivery lies with the Head of Faculty, overseen by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The school places a high value on assessment for learning and each student undergoes regular assessments in each subject.
The School upholds traditional values of uniform, discipline, homework, punctuality and polite behaviour. Each of Years 7 – 11 is organised into mixed ability tutor groups and overseen by a Head of Year who oversees the academic and social development of students as they progress through the School. Form Tutors monitor their form members’ progress and liaise closely with pastoral heads.
In addition, each tutor group is assigned to one of eight Houses: Barnard, Cutforth, Fawbert, Lawrence, Moore, Newsom, Rivers and Wilkins. House Leaders organise a host of lively house events throughout the year such as talent competitions, quizzes and sporting events.
An extensive extra-curricular menu is available to all students. A comprehensive timetable of clubs offers something for everyone, from Rock Band to Astronomy Club. A strong emphasis is placed on supporting students not just in lessons but also outside the curriculum. Staff and students' interest and enthusiasm in these groups is high. Music and drama productions are staged frequently to support the musical life of school. 10% of students are admitted on the basis of musical aptitude into year 7. Students are also encouraged to represent the school in a variety of sports.
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