Teacher of Physical Education
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7ET20 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 January 2026
Latest start date
1 May 2026
Closing date
14 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 October 2025
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
- Full time, part time: P/V 0.60 to full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Ability to use a variety of teaching/learning styles
- Ability to fulfil the "Teachers' Standards"
- Good classroom management/appropriate attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
- Organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Administrative skills
What the school offers its staff
John Kyrle High School is fortunate to have hugely-committed staff who give their all, take public service seriously and are keen to provide extra-curricular activities in a multitude of areas. The school aims to provide all students with a life-enhancing secondary school experience where students feel happy and secure, yet challenged.
A recent increase in student numbers has led to the installation of additional classrooms. A new Maths Centre of Excellence has been opened with 10 specialist maths classrooms and a shared study facility for A-level students and staff. Our latest development, a new science block with six large specialist laboratories, was opened this academic year.
Further information about the job
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Physical Education to join our dynamic and forward-thinking PE department. This is a full-time, permanent position, starting in May 2026 or Before.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic practitioner with the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage students across the full ability range. You will be committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive PE lessons and contributing to our extensive extra-curricular sports programme.
Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs).
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for Physical Education
- Can teach PE across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
- Demonstrates a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
- Values teamwork and contributes positively to the wider life of the school
Application details:
Please complete the school’s application form in full (typed or black ink).
Your letter of application should outline:
- How your experience and expertise make you a strong fit for this post
- Your views on what makes an excellent classroom teacher
- Your philosophy and beliefs about the teaching of PE
Open testimonials are not required and should not be submitted.
Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025 (12 noon)
Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.
John Kyrle High School & Sixth Form Centre are proud of part of the Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)
Registered office: Hereford Sixth Form College, Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LU.
Company Number: 10499147
All employees of JKHS are employed by the trust
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 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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1292 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@jkhs.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01989 764358
Arranging a visit to John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@jkhs.org.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Herefordshire, County Of