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PE Teacher
Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
January 2027 Start
Permanent Position – Employed Directly by the School
£34,398 – £52,490 – Fringe Pay Scale + £8,000 TLR on offer for Head of Department
Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a highly regarded secondary school in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious PE Teacher from January 2027.
This is a permanent position, employed directly by the school, offering excellent long-term stability and progression.
For the right candidate, the school is also offering an £8,000 TLR with the opportunity to take on Head of Department responsibility, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced PE Teacher looking to move into departmental leadership or an existing middle leader looking for their next challenge.
The successful candidate will teach PE across KS3, KS4, KS5.
The school has a strong sporting culture, an extensive PE curriculum, and a well-established extracurricular programme, with students encouraged to take part in competitive sport, fixtures, and wider physical activity.
About the Role
- PE Teacher
- January 2027 start
- Permanent position
- Employed directly by the school
- £35,602 – £54,328
- Additional £8,000 TLR
- Opportunity for Head of Department responsibility
- Full-time position
- Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
- KS3 and KS4 PE
- GCSE and Sixth Form PE provision
- Strong extracurricular and competitive sports programme
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- £8,000 TLR available
- Genuine opportunity to take on Head of Department responsibility
- Permanent contract directly with the school
- Excellent opportunities for leadership and career progression
- Strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Clear and consistent behaviour policy
- Strong student behaviour
- Excellent staff retention
- Genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work/life balance
- Established and successful PE department
- Broad sporting curriculum
- Excellent extracurricular and competitive sports provision
- Strong opportunities for CPD and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
- Excellent facilities including indoor and outdoor sporting provision
About the PE Department
The school offers a broad and varied PE curriculum, including areas such as:
- Football
- Rugby
- Basketball
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Netball
- Hockey
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Gymnastics
The department also has a strong commitment to extracurricular sport, competitive fixtures, and encouraging students to develop a lifelong interest in physical activity.
For an experienced candidate, this role offers the opportunity to take on Head of Department responsibility alongside an £8,000 TLR.
This could suit:
- An experienced PE Teacher looking for their first Head of Department position
- A Second in Department ready to take the next step
- An existing Head of PE looking for a new school and fresh challenge
- A strong classroom practitioner with leadership potential
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The successful candidate would have the opportunity to help shape the direction of PE across the school, support colleagues, and contribute to the continued development of the department.
Person Specification
The successful PE Teacher will:
- Hold UK QTS or QTLS
- Be confident teaching PE across KS3, KS4, and KS5
- Have strong classroom and behaviour management
- Have a genuine passion for PE, sport, and student participation
- Be willing to contribute to extracurricular clubs, fixtures, and wider school sport
- Work effectively as part of a collaborative department
- Be ambitious and committed to professional development
- Be receptive to feedback and keen to develop
- Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
- Be comfortable supporting the school's values and ethos
Candidates interested in the Head of Department opportunity should ideally be able to demonstrate leadership potential, previous responsibility, or experience supporting the development of a PE department.
If you are interested in this PE Teacher position, please apply with your CV or contact Katie at Classroom Talent for a confidential discussion.
Interviews can be arranged immediately for suitable candidates.
Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.
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