Teacher of Physical Education
Cantell School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069– £52,835 per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of PE for January 2027.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to become part of a highly collaborative and multi-disciplined team. The department offers some excellent facilities, including a newly refurbished fitness Suite, full size sports hall, second smaller sports hall, hard court areas and full size 3G pitch.
The successful applicant will be an inspiring teacher, who forms effective relationships with young people and colleagues, is energetic and has the drive to make sure our pupils get the best learning opportunities we can offer them, we would love you to join our outstanding team. The school run over 50 extra-curricular activities, a willingness to contribute to the busy extra-curricular life of the school is essential.
This role would involve teaching PE at both KS3 and KS4 level. Experience of teaching PE is essential.
We wish to appoint candidates with:
- Ability to promote high quality teaching and learning
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
- A passion for improving students' lives and opportunities
- High levels of ambition and drive for outstanding performance from staff and students
What the school offers its staff
Cantell School is proud to be a heavily oversubscribed, inclusive comprehensive school with a student intake that reflects a wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community. Our fundamental mission is to provide an exceptional learning experience for every student so that they may lead a happy and successful life now and in the future.
In March 2024, we were judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Whilst we are honoured to receive such an accolade, we must be clear that this does not define us. What makes us stand out in the crowd is the strength of relationships between our diverse student and staff body. It is one of the reasons why Cantell is a great place for students to learn and staff to work!
We will offer the successful applicant:
- A committed and extremely supportive staff team
- An extensive and personalised CPD programme
- The opportunity to make a real difference to our students
- A thriving community of students and parents/carers
The school is committed to safeguarding children and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Although applications will be processed as they arrive, an earlier closing date may be made before this if a successful candidate is found.
An application form is available on our website www.cantell.co.uk For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact a member of the HR team by email recruitment@cantell.co.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cantell School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school. We believe that our students have a right to learn in a caring, supportive and safe environment; our staff are vigilant for signs of any student in distress and are confident about applying the processes to alleviate any problems or concerns.
We fully recognise our responsibilities for child protection. We have a Child Protection Policy that applies to all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to our school.
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.
About Cantell School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1313 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Cantell School website
- Email address
- recruitment@cantell.co.uk
Cantell School has been on a journey of significant improvement over the last few years and we are proud to be known as a happy and successful school in Southampton, Hampshire and beyond. Our success is very much down to the hard work of our students, supported by a committed, passionate and dedicated staff team.
Arranging a visit to Cantell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cantell.co.uk.
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