Teacher of PE
The Lakes School, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1HW14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.5FTE (potential for negotiation if applicable)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £32,916 and £45,352
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher Status
A degree in PE/Outdoor Education or a closely related discipline
A willingness to undertake further relevant training and to pass those skills on to other members of staff as appropriate
A clear understanding of the subject’s curriculum and examination specifications across KS3 & 4
A clear understanding of the subject’s curriculum and examination specifications across KS5
Sound knowledge of the developments in the current curriculum for the subject
Ability to teach across areas in the wider curriculum
An ability to use different teaching methods and adapt to cater for pupils’ different needs.
Knowledge of effective intervention strategies to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
Knowledge of/experience in conducting assessments, keeping records and producing reports on pupils
Good ICT skills
Experience
Enthusiasm and passion for teaching
Excellence as a classroom practitioner
Imagination and creativity in the classroom
Experience in writing schemes of learning
A commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
A commitment to obtaining the highest standards of pupil achievement and a belief that enjoyable learning is the most effective learning
A commitment to the school’s vision to inspire, challenge and empower pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
The Lakes School is seeking to employ a permanent outstanding female teacher of PE from 1st September 2026. We would welcome applications from outstanding candidates who are interested in making a long-term commitment to the school in the beautiful surroundings of Windermere.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the ability and age range, including GCSE and A Level PE, and will join experienced colleagues within the school. The post would be suitable for an ECT.
We are a high achieving, fully comprehensive school; a dynamic and innovative centre at the heart of the Lake District where all pupils are encouraged to climb their own mountains. The Lakes School was graded good in all areas by OFSTED in January 2025.
We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to teach PE with the commitment and energy to inspire our students. The PE team is highly experienced and provides a wide ranging core curriculum, examination offer and enrichment programme. CPD will be available for an outstanding candidate to develop their teaching craft at A-level if required. Student outcomes in PE have remained strong with many students moving on to further study in the field of PE, Sport and Outdoor Education. The requirement for a female teacher of PE is due to the nature of the staffing in the department and the requirement to supervise female students. The ability to teach a second subject is essential; experience in teaching Outdoor Education would be welcomed, the school may be able to respond flexibly to the second specialism of an outstanding candidate.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Lakes School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 439 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Lakes School website
- Email address
- emplyment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 015394 40810
We are a high achieving, fully comprehensive school; a dynamic and innovative centre at the heart of the Lake District where all pupils are encouraged to be inspired, feel challenged, become empowered. The Lakes School was graded good in all areas by OFSTED in January 2025.
Arranging a visit to The Lakes School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emplyment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk.
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