Teacher of Sport and Fitness

One Sixth Form College, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 March 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: 1 FTE - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

• One Sixth Form,Ipswich
• 1 FTE-Permanent
• Salary: MPR/UPR

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Sport and Fitness to join our dynamic team at One Sixth Form College. In this role, you will organise and manage engaging learning experiences that inspire students to achieve their full potential in sport, fitness and physical education. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons, develop schemes of work and individual learning plans, and assess students fairly and consistently in line with awarding body requirements. The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive and supportive learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and encouraging students to develop both their practical and theoretical understanding of sport and fitness.

As part of a collaborative teaching team, you will maintain accurate course documentation and student records, review learner progress, and support the development and assessment of functional skills. You will contribute to curriculum development, attend team and centre meetings, participate in student recruitment and induction processes, and engage with parents, colleagues and external partners where appropriate. The role also involves supporting centre events, open evenings and the wider planning, monitoring and evaluation of curriculum provision to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning for students aged 16–19.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant teaching qualification and have strong knowledge of curriculum developments and effective learning strategies within further education or secondary settings. You will demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to analyse student performance data, and a commitment to inclusive practice, equality and continuous professional development. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated educator who is enthusiastic about sport and fitness and eager to make a meaningful contribution to improving student outcomes and enriching the learner experience.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

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

SAT and WSC are committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.

Applying for the job

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About One Sixth Form College

• School type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or college
• School size: 2338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: One Sixth Form College website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/one-sixth-form-college

One Sixth Form College wowed Ofsted during their latest inspection, being judged Ofsted 'Outstanding’. Our Sixth Form is now amongst the first educational institutions in the East of England to get the highest possible grade under the new and more challenging Ofsted Framework.

Arranging a visit to One Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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