PE Teacher
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1cc93ff4-5ebd-4786-9fc1-162eec484c0d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Physical Education to join the Physical Education Department from April 2026.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher of Physical Education who is keen to play a proactive, collaborative role in developing the department further in the school. This role includes teaching PE lessons in both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, as well as mixed classes (boys & girls) in Key Stage 4. This role also includes teaching AQA GCSE PE classes, for both theory and practical lessons.
The successful candidate will model at least good teaching practice and will be able to engage and inspire students of all abilities both in and out of lessons. Within the PE Department, this will also include leading after school fixtures in several different sports, as well as a wide variety of different after-school sports clubs.
What the school offers its staff
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.
The school is in Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medway benefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developments and facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent. St. John Fisher also offers subsidised accommodation for employees and this will be offered to the successful candidate, should they be interested.
We are happy to offer visits and informal discussions of the role: please contact o.akif@stjohnfisher.school for further information.
Closing date for applications: 9am on 27/02/2026
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview which will take place shortly after the deadline. St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.
Further details about the role
The Physical Education department is a dynamic and forward-thinking team of six dedicated staff, including the post holder, who work collaboratively to deliver outstanding, high-quality learning experiences for all students. Physical Education is a valued subject across the school and is taught to students in Years 7–12, with GCSE Physical Education offered at Key Stage 4 and BTEC Sport at Key Stage 5.
At Key Stage 3, the curriculum is designed to inspire enthusiasm, confidence, and a lifelong love of physical activity. Students experience a broad and varied programme, with two sports taught each term to maintain engagement and challenge. Throughout the academic year, students participate in 12 sports and develop key life skills, including leadership, communication, creativity, sportsmanship, growth mindset, and resilience.
At Key Stage 4, core PE builds on these strong foundations, focusing on the development of skills across six traditional sports through engaging, game-based activities. The department prides itself on fostering teamwork, inclusivity, and high standards, while continually seeking to expand opportunities and innovate its curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious department with a clear commitment to excellence and student development.
Having moved to a brand-new site on City Way in February 2023, the department now benefits from exceptional, state-of-the-art facilities that significantly enhance curriculum delivery. The PE team regularly utilises a newly installed 4G pitch, equipped with multiple football goals, and it has been successfully used for football, hockey, and rugby lessons. This is further complemented by a 9-a-side football pitch, installed at the end of 2024, which has expanded both curricular and extracurricular opportunities.
Indoor facilities are equally impressive, with a modern sports hall and activity studio that support a wide range of activities, including table tennis, fitness, handball, basketball, netball, and badminton. In addition, the department makes extensive use of a multi-use games area (MUGA) with three netball courts, enabling high-quality delivery across multiple activities.
The PE department plays an active role within local Medway sports leagues, particularly through a strong after-school fixtures programme. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity to further develop competitive sport within the department, with a particular focus on expanding football and netball opportunities for girls.
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.
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Physical Education to join the Physical Education Department from April 2026.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher of Physical Education who is keen to play a proactive, collaborative role in developing the department further in the school. This role includes teaching PE lessons in both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, as well as mixed classes (boys & girls) in Key Stage 4. This role also includes teaching AQA GCSE PE classes, for both theory and practical lessons.
The successful candidate will model at least good teaching practice and will be able to engage and inspire students of all abilities both in and out of lessons. Within the PE Department, this will also include leading after school fixtures in several different sports, as well as a wide variety of different after-school sports clubs.
What the school offers its staff
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.
The school is in Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medway benefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developments and facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent. St. John Fisher also offers subsidised accommodation for employees and this will be offered to the successful candidate, should they be interested.
We are happy to offer visits and informal discussions of the role: please contact o.akif@stjohnfisher.school for further information.
Closing date for applications: 9am on 27/02/2026
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview which will take place shortly after the deadline. St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.
Further details about the role
The Physical Education department is a dynamic and forward-thinking team of six dedicated staff, including the post holder, who work collaboratively to deliver outstanding, high-quality learning experiences for all students. Physical Education is a valued subject across the school and is taught to students in Years 7–12, with GCSE Physical Education offered at Key Stage 4 and BTEC Sport at Key Stage 5.
At Key Stage 3, the curriculum is designed to inspire enthusiasm, confidence, and a lifelong love of physical activity. Students experience a broad and varied programme, with two sports taught each term to maintain engagement and challenge. Throughout the academic year, students participate in 12 sports and develop key life skills, including leadership, communication, creativity, sportsmanship, growth mindset, and resilience.
At Key Stage 4, core PE builds on these strong foundations, focusing on the development of skills across six traditional sports through engaging, game-based activities. The department prides itself on fostering teamwork, inclusivity, and high standards, while continually seeking to expand opportunities and innovate its curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious department with a clear commitment to excellence and student development.
Having moved to a brand-new site on City Way in February 2023, the department now benefits from exceptional, state-of-the-art facilities that significantly enhance curriculum delivery. The PE team regularly utilises a newly installed 4G pitch, equipped with multiple football goals, and it has been successfully used for football, hockey, and rugby lessons. This is further complemented by a 9-a-side football pitch, installed at the end of 2024, which has expanded both curricular and extracurricular opportunities.
Indoor facilities are equally impressive, with a modern sports hall and activity studio that support a wide range of activities, including table tennis, fitness, handball, basketball, netball, and badminton. In addition, the department makes extensive use of a multi-use games area (MUGA) with three netball courts, enabling high-quality delivery across multiple activities.
The PE department plays an active role within local Medway sports leagues, particularly through a strong after-school fixtures programme. The successful candidate will have the exciting opportunity to further develop competitive sport within the department, with a particular focus on expanding football and netball opportunities for girls.
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.