Teacher of Physical Education
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 06960b2c-272d-4432-a97d-0c40ce2faf06 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Training
Essential:
• Good honours degree in Physical Education or related subject
• PGCE or recognised teaching qualification
Desirable:
• Have a relevant coaching qualification from National Governing Bodies.
Experience
Essential:
• Recent experience of teaching Physical Education to at least GCSE (or equivalent) level, with the ability to deliver all aspects of the PE National Curriculum
• Evidence of the effective use of resources to support teaching and learning
• Evidence of the ability to develop positive and effective relationships with pupils, staff, governors, parents, carers and other stakeholders
Desirable:
• Experience of teaching other relevant courses
• Experience of involvement in extracurricular sporting activities
• Experience of teaching team games being an advantage
Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
• Excellent teaching, pastoral and behaviour management skills, with evidence of strong pupil outcomes
• Strong classroom practitioner with high expectations that advance learning and motivate pupils
• Excellent subject knowledge and an understanding of best practice in PE, including effective adaptive and responsive teaching
• A clear commitment to ongoing professional development to further improve teaching and pupil outcomes
• An excellent communicator, able to work effectively with pupils, parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies
• Ability to build productive working relationships and contribute positively to team working
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and high aspirations for all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Evidence of a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Desirable:
• A specialism in Rugby, Football, Hockey or Cricket
• An awareness of new technologies, their use and impact
Personal Qualities
Essential:
• Enthusiasm, energy and personal dynamism
• Approachable, friendly and patient
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• A liking and respect for young people
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits
Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff.
• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
• Free membership to all Anglian Leisure Sports Centres – Bassingbourn, Bottisham, Sawston, Joyce Frankland, Linton and Netherhall
• 20% discount on Adult Education classes run by Anglian Learning schools
• Employee assistance programme via Health Assured
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounted eye care vouchers
• Annual flu jab vouchers
• Perkbox staff discounts
• Investment in personal development
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and engaging Teacher of PE to join the department from September 2026. The successful candidate will be able to deliver all aspects of the PE National Curriculum, with experience of teaching team games being an advantage. A specialism in Rugby, Football, Hockey or Cricket is desirable.
This post will provide the successful applicant with a wealth of opportunities to develop their classroom practice and career. Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teachers.
Physical Education Department
The Physical Education Department is founded on an inclusive approach that enables all pupils to improve their individual performance while developing skills and tactics across a broad range of activities.
PE is taught for two hours a week to all pupils in set ability groups, with a combination of mixed and single sex groups depending upon the activity being taught. In Years 10 and 11, BTEC Sport and GCSE PE are popular options, with many pupils progressing to Level 3 and beyond.
Activities offered cover all National Curriculum requirements, with some element of pupil choice in Years 10 and 11. An extensive extra-curricular and fixture programme enables pupils of all abilities to represent the school in matches and tournaments.
The College is a partner in a dual-use sports scheme supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council, providing excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. These include a sports hall, gymnasium, fully equipped fitness suite and swimming pool, alongside floodlit tennis/netball courts, a synthetic grass astroturf area, an artificial cricket wicket and extensive playing fields.
Our PE department contributes significantly to the wider life of the College. Approximately half of pupils take part in extra-curricular PE, supported by the department’s inclusive ethos and strong staff–pupil relationships.
Commitment to safeguarding
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.
Qualifications and Training
Essential:
• Good honours degree in Physical Education or related subject
• PGCE or recognised teaching qualification
Desirable:
• Have a relevant coaching qualification from National Governing Bodies.
Experience
Essential:
• Recent experience of teaching Physical Education to at least GCSE (or equivalent) level, with the ability to deliver all aspects of the PE National Curriculum
• Evidence of the effective use of resources to support teaching and learning
• Evidence of the ability to develop positive and effective relationships with pupils, staff, governors, parents, carers and other stakeholders
Desirable:
• Experience of teaching other relevant courses
• Experience of involvement in extracurricular sporting activities
• Experience of teaching team games being an advantage
Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
• Excellent teaching, pastoral and behaviour management skills, with evidence of strong pupil outcomes
• Strong classroom practitioner with high expectations that advance learning and motivate pupils
• Excellent subject knowledge and an understanding of best practice in PE, including effective adaptive and responsive teaching
• A clear commitment to ongoing professional development to further improve teaching and pupil outcomes
• An excellent communicator, able to work effectively with pupils, parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies
• Ability to build productive working relationships and contribute positively to team working
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and high aspirations for all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Evidence of a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Desirable:
• A specialism in Rugby, Football, Hockey or Cricket
• An awareness of new technologies, their use and impact
Personal Qualities
Essential:
• Enthusiasm, energy and personal dynamism
• Approachable, friendly and patient
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• A liking and respect for young people
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits
Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff.
• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
• Free membership to all Anglian Leisure Sports Centres – Bassingbourn, Bottisham, Sawston, Joyce Frankland, Linton and Netherhall
• 20% discount on Adult Education classes run by Anglian Learning schools
• Employee assistance programme via Health Assured
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounted eye care vouchers
• Annual flu jab vouchers
• Perkbox staff discounts
• Investment in personal development
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and engaging Teacher of PE to join the department from September 2026. The successful candidate will be able to deliver all aspects of the PE National Curriculum, with experience of teaching team games being an advantage. A specialism in Rugby, Football, Hockey or Cricket is desirable.
This post will provide the successful applicant with a wealth of opportunities to develop their classroom practice and career. Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teachers.
Physical Education Department
The Physical Education Department is founded on an inclusive approach that enables all pupils to improve their individual performance while developing skills and tactics across a broad range of activities.
PE is taught for two hours a week to all pupils in set ability groups, with a combination of mixed and single sex groups depending upon the activity being taught. In Years 10 and 11, BTEC Sport and GCSE PE are popular options, with many pupils progressing to Level 3 and beyond.
Activities offered cover all National Curriculum requirements, with some element of pupil choice in Years 10 and 11. An extensive extra-curricular and fixture programme enables pupils of all abilities to represent the school in matches and tournaments.
The College is a partner in a dual-use sports scheme supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council, providing excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. These include a sports hall, gymnasium, fully equipped fitness suite and swimming pool, alongside floodlit tennis/netball courts, a synthetic grass astroturf area, an artificial cricket wicket and extensive playing fields.
Our PE department contributes significantly to the wider life of the College. Approximately half of pupils take part in extra-curricular PE, supported by the department’s inclusive ethos and strong staff–pupil relationships.
Commitment to safeguarding
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.