Teacher of PE

Orion Coopers, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS

2 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale 1 - Upper Pay Scale 3 (FTE £37,870 - £56,154 per annum) (dependent on experience)

Teacher of PE job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of PE to join our dedicated team at Orion Coopers. In this role, you will deliver a high-quality, inclusive and engaging PE curriculum that enables all students to achieve their full potential. You will play a key part in raising standards of attainment, supporting student progress, and contributing to a positive and disciplined learning environment.

As a Teacher at Orion Coopers, you will benefit from exceptional professional development opportunities, a collaborative and supportive team, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression. You will also take on pastoral responsibilities as a form tutor, supporting the wider development and wellbeing of students.

You will be expected to demonstrate strong subject knowledge, excellent teaching practice, and a commitment to the Trust’s values. A passion for inspiring young people and contributing to the wider life of the school is essential.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We may also interview and appoint suitable candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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

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 Orion Coopers

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1318 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orion Coopers website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coopers-school

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