Teacher of PE

Your opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and encouraging practitioner who can bring teamwork and a love of physical activity into the school day and play a key role in shaping our students journey at Highdown School.

What we are looking for

You should be a highly motivated and energetic individual who will not only help students develop their sporting skills but also support students confidence and personal growth.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and the ability to teach to both GCSE and A Level standards. A willingness to teach across all years and abilities is essential we would consider both part time and full time applications.

About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school established in 1971 where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development taking action to rationalise workload promote mental and physical health and wellbeing and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS

Working pattern: Full time and part time applications considered

Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 at 9.30am

Interview date: w/c 2nd March