Teacher of Physical Education (with ability to teach another subject)

Shenfield High School, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8RY

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,838.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Physical Education (with ability to teach another subject) job summary

The role

Required for September 2026 a talented and skilled teacher of PE who has the energy and commitment to contribute to the high calibre, extensive physical education offer we have at Shenfield High School as well as being able to provide their teaching expertise to another subject within the school. This role would particularly suit an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher entering the profession, as well as applications from more experienced teachers.

Such is the success of PE at Shenfield High School, it is too much to describe within this advert. Suffice to say we are one of the top state schools in the country for sport in terms of participation, breadth and success. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our PE Department Instagram, @shenfieldhighschoolpe and our school newsletters, which can be viewed via our website, to appreciate the full extent of the engagement and achievement of students within PE at Shenfield High School. If you feel that you want to contribute to this extensive offer, then we encourage you to apply. In return, your practice will undoubtedly be supported and developed by working with such an excellent team of committed staff and students.

Our School

Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.

The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line.

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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.

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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shenfield High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1524 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shenfield High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shenfield-high-school-brentwood

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