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Teacher of Physical Education (Female) *

King Edward VI CEVC School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Part time: Days of week to be agreed - currently 0.8 (4 days a week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of PE (Female) *

MPR/UPR

0.8 FTE

Permanent

To start September 2026

Your responsibilities

We are looking for an ambitious, reflective and talented person who can help us to develop the quality of teaching at King Edward VI School and ensure an even better learning experience for our students.

We are seeking to appoint a person who:

• is passionate about PE and is able to inspire our students with a similar love for the subject
• is committed to comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for young people
• can work effectively as part of a team, and make a positive contribution to our ethos and values

About us

King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside – just over an hour by train to London, and close links to the A14.

What we will offer you

The opportunity to work with a supportive team of colleagues with a focus on putting our students at the centre of everything we do.

For more information

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah Trueman, HR Manager on (01284) 761393 ext 225 or email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk Please also see the attached Information Pack for more details.

How to apply

Completed applications to be returned to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 9 am Wednesday 17 June 2026

Interview date: TBC

*Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies

What the school offers its staff

CPD programme

Supportive colleagues

Employee benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free car parking

excellent catering facilities

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Applicant Information Pack Teacher of PE June 2026.pdf - 8.37 MB (opens in new tab)

About King Edward VI CEVC School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Edward VI CEVC School website
• Email address: sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01284761393
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-edward-vi-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-upper-school

Secondary phase

Arranging a visit to King Edward VI CEVC School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.

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