Teacher of Physical Education

The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 April 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: Full time: 32.5 Hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our PE department is growing rapidly, with major facility upgrades underway. We’re excited to introduce new tennis provision to broaden our curriculum offer. We’re also exploring the development of a state‑of‑the‑art 3G football pitch. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we expand opportunities for every student.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic classroom practitioner who:

• has excellent subject knowledge
• is resilient and resourceful
• sets a high standard and who inspires students to meet this
• makes learning exciting, leading to high levels of engagement and exam success
• thrives within a team and who enjoys collaborative working

What the school offers its staff

We will provide:

• exceptional culture and behaviour
• a supportive and welcoming professional environment
• a relentless focus on staff wellbeing
• regular opportunities for continuing professional development including programmes into Leadership
• structured support for ECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career
• professional challenge, with professional development opportunities for potential leaders of the future
• Access to Health Assured

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

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.

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.

Job Description - Teacher of PE - May 2026.pdf - 255 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Wavell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1029 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Wavell School website
• Email address: kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252 341256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wavell-school

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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.

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