Teacher of Physical Education
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2BRThis job expired on 31 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 March 2025
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Physical Education (PE)
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Physical Education job summary
Teacher of Physical Education
Full Time
Required from 1st September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational Physical Education specialist to join our outstanding PE and Sport team. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching up to GCSE, and the potential to teach A Level in future, along with experience of teaching a wide range of sporting disciplines. The candidate will have a passion for PE and Sport, alongside the necessary skills and experience to contribute in multiple areas of our extensive extra-curricular programme. We welcome applications from any sporting background. This position provides the opportunity to be part of our busy sports programme where you will play an integral role in developing initiatives to bring out the absolute best in our students. The post would suit an ECT or experienced teacher.
We are very proud of our successful PE and Sport department, which continues to strive for further excellence whilst also offering a broad range of inclusive activities. Our facilities have been improved in recent months, with a brand new Sports Hall, astro pitch, an upgrade of the Netball and Tennis courts and a new junior Football pitch. As a team, all of our teaching and coaching colleagues understand the importance of inspiring students. Our shared ethos allows us to provide a broad range of competitive opportunities whilst also implementing a sport for all approach.
PE and Sport are an essential aspect of the Borlase ethos. The highly committed, talented and enthusiastic department is led by a dynamic Director of Sport and PE. The team comprises well-qualified, specialist PE teachers and coaches and is supported by a sports technician and an administrator. PE is taught successfully to GCSE and A Level and many students progress to higher education study of Sports Science. Our extra curricular programme encompasses a wide range of sports played at all levels from social to elite. The department encourages participation and excellence. As a team, all of our teaching and coaching staff understand the importance of inspiring students whilst having high expectations of all our students. Our shared ethos allows us to provide a broad range of competitive opportunities whilst also implementing a sport for all approach.
The school has an impressive record of achievement for boys and girls in Hockey and Rowing, and also in Netball, Football, Rugby, Athletics, Cricket, and a wide range of other sports including leading a highly successful Duke of Edinburgh programme of outdoor education. It regularly leads international tours - recently, Hockey to South Africa; Netball and Rugby to Australia, Rowing to Boston, Massachusetts.
Main Responsibilities
To inspire and empower students to shape the future
To promote the academic and personal development of all students
To encourage and support the learning of all students
To ensure the highest possible standards of student behaviour
To be committed to developing teaching and learning pedagogy
To promote positive values and attitudes
To demonstrate professional values and practice
To take responsibility for knowing and understanding Safeguarding practices at the school and keeping up to date with all Safeguarding Training
To ensure all children feel safe at school and understand the mechanisms for reporting concerns
Responsibilities
Planning and delivering PE lessons of a very high standard to relevant key stages classes within the curriculum
Assessment and support of student progress towards achieving their academic targets
Managing the students for whom you have responsibility as their teacher and Tutor
Contributing to the pastoral support as a Tutor
Working professionally as a member of subject teaching and tutorial teams
To plan and teach sequences of lessons which incorporate an appropriate range and depth of subject knowledge in line with statutory requirements
To teach lessons with clear objectives and well-pitched tasks which provide pace and challenge using a variety of learning strategies
To understand the responsibility required under the SEND Code of Practice and to seek advice from SEND Coordinator when appropriate
To employ a variety of marking, monitoring and assessment strategies to inform planning, develop learning and evaluate students’ progress
To provide constructive feedback to help students reflect upon and improve their work
To make effective and regular use of the school’s assessment criteria and reporting procedures to inform learning
To contribute to the wider activities within the PE Department
To keep the form register and monitor patterns of student attendance/ absence
To make appropriate use of the school’s rewards and sanctions procedures in line with the school’s behaviour policy
To monitor the progress of students in your tutor group by target setting and through regular inspection of homework diaries, planners and/or other appropriate methods (e.g. students on report)
To report concerns about individual student progress and behaviour to relevant senior staff
To demonstrate consistently high expectations of all students and a commitment to raising their achievement
To promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from all students by treating them with respect and consideration
To communicate promptly and sensitively with parents, carers and other relevant bodies where necessary
To contribute towards, and value, the work of teams of staff dedicated to advancing student learning and welfare
To be aware of, and work within, the statutory frameworks relating to teachers’ responsibilities and the Borlase Teacher Aspiration framework
To demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct; showing tolerance and respect of the rights of others whether other staff, students or parents
To observe proper professional boundaries and having regard to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students
The post holder is responsible for ensuring all child protection and safeguarding policies are adhered to and that any concerns or incidents are raised in accordance with these policies
Please see attached document for person specification
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
The Marlow Education Trust is fully committed to the DfE guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following Buckinghamshire Council’s guidance and the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the safer recruitment process.
Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 31st March 2025
Early applications are welcomed and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the stated closing date.
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.
About Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School website
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School is an Outstanding selective-entry, co-educational grammar school located in the centre of the attractive riverside town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Heavily oversubscribed, the school has an excellent academic record at both GCSE and A Level. Our highly - motivated students and enthusiastic teachers thrive in our distinctive, vibrant teaching and learning environment. We offer a broad and rich curriculum and have an excellent reputation for our wider opportunities including STEM, Sport, Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Expeditions and many other extra-curricular activities.
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