PE Teacher (Boys)
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9UW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 71cddf02-599c-48e7-bb85-149741f1d884 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
• First Degree or equivalent in a physical education based subject (AF)
• QTS (AF)
• First aid qualification or prepared to acquire the first aid qualification (AF)
DESIRABLE
• Recent relevant educational training (AF, I)
Experience
ESSENTIAL
• Teaching KS3, KS4 and examination physical education (AF)
• Form tutor experience (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
• Experience in more than one school (AF)
• Contribution to raising standards (AF, I)
• Coordination of extracurricular activities (AF, I)
• Dealing with parents (AF, I)
Knowledge and Understanding
ESSENTIAL
• Relevant subject knowledge (AF, I, R)
• Curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment methods for relevant subject(s) (AF, I, R)
• Outstanding teaching and learning – what it looks like (AF, I, R)
DESIRABLE
• Current educational initiatives (AF, I, R)
Abilities and Skills
ESSENTIAL
• Excellent literacy skills (AF, I, R)
• Excellent ICT skills (AF, I, R)
• Ability to teach outstanding lessons (I, R)
• Strong behaviour management (I, R)
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external agencies (I, R)
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others (I, R)
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems (I, R)
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective (I, R)
• Ability to manage own time effectively (I, R)
• Excellent communication skills (I, R)
DESIRABLE
• Ability and willingness to teach another subject (AF, I, R)
• Ability to initiate and develop ideas (I, R)
Personal Attributes
• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Committed (I, R)
• Honest (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (I, R)
• Patient (I, R)
• Loyal (I, R)
• Good sense of humour (I, R)
• High expectations of self and others (I, R)
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
• Willingness to commit to extra-curricular activities(I, R)
• Willingness to drive the minibus to sporting fixtures(I, R)
Other Factors
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
• Willingness to commit to extra-curricular activities(I, R)
• Willingness to drive the minibus to sporting fixtures(I, R)
Evidence Key:
(AF) – Application Form
(I) – Interview
(R) - References
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
• First Degree or equivalent in a physical education based subject (AF)
• QTS (AF)
• First aid qualification or prepared to acquire the first aid qualification (AF)
DESIRABLE
• Recent relevant educational training (AF, I)
Experience
ESSENTIAL
• Teaching KS3, KS4 and examination physical education (AF)
• Form tutor experience (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
• Experience in more than one school (AF)
• Contribution to raising standards (AF, I)
• Coordination of extracurricular activities (AF, I)
• Dealing with parents (AF, I)
Knowledge and Understanding
ESSENTIAL
• Relevant subject knowledge (AF, I, R)
• Curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment methods for relevant subject(s) (AF, I, R)
• Outstanding teaching and learning – what it looks like (AF, I, R)
DESIRABLE
• Current educational initiatives (AF, I, R)
Abilities and Skills
ESSENTIAL
• Excellent literacy skills (AF, I, R)
• Excellent ICT skills (AF, I, R)
• Ability to teach outstanding lessons (I, R)
• Strong behaviour management (I, R)
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external agencies (I, R)
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others (I, R)
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems (I, R)
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective (I, R)
• Ability to manage own time effectively (I, R)
• Excellent communication skills (I, R)
DESIRABLE
• Ability and willingness to teach another subject (AF, I, R)
• Ability to initiate and develop ideas (I, R)
Personal Attributes
• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Committed (I, R)
• Honest (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (I, R)
• Patient (I, R)
• Loyal (I, R)
• Good sense of humour (I, R)
• High expectations of self and others (I, R)
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
• Willingness to commit to extra-curricular activities(I, R)
• Willingness to drive the minibus to sporting fixtures(I, R)
Other Factors
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
• Willingness to commit to extra-curricular activities(I, R)
• Willingness to drive the minibus to sporting fixtures(I, R)
Evidence Key:
(AF) – Application Form
(I) – Interview
(R) - References
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.