Teacher of Physical Education

Bushey Meads School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers’ Pay Scale (London fringe)

Teacher of Physical Education job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic PE Teacher?

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and imaginative person to teach PE and possibly a 2nd subject in our highly successful school. PE is a very popular subject in the school with a strong focus on promoting active, healthy lifestyles for the full range of abilities. The delivery of life skills through physical education and ensuring all students have a positive experience in the subject area is central to our Faculty ethos. The successful candidate will be well-qualified to teach PE at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and make a positive contribution to the schools extensive extra-curricular sport programme. The ability to offer a second subject and an interest in delivering GCSE PE or vocational sport courses at KS4 and KS5 would be preferable. Applications from candidates with an interest in football, rugby or basketball would be particularly welcomed.

What we are looking for:

Someone with a confident understanding of the curriculum and the ability to inspire students through their passion and knowledge for PE

Applications are welcome from ECT’s, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported back into the classroom

Someone who is happy to teach PE to the full range of abilities and possibly a 2nd subject

A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student

Why choose our school?

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs

Strong links with local primary schools have been established and good practice and ideas are shared

Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by

Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery

Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust

Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters

Eye care voucher scheme

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Rosie Dean, HR and recruitment administrator on 020 8955 8833.

To apply for this full-time post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal. Your completed application form and letter should be returned to the school by post or by email to: recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 24th February (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early application is advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.

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 Bushey Meads School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bushey Meads School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushey-meads-school-bushey

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