Teacher of Male PE – Independent Day School – Bristol

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of PE (Male) to join a highly regarded independent day school in Bristol. This is a superb role for a PE specialist who is passionate about sport wellbeing and developing confident resilient young people through outstanding teaching and a strong co-curricular programme.

The school offers a calm purposeful learning environment with excellent behaviour strong pastoral care and a culture that values scholarship and enrichment. Sport plays a central role in school life with high participation and strong fixtures and competition opportunities. With excellent facilities and motivated pupils this is an outstanding opportunity to teach PE in a setting where students are keen to train compete and improve.

About the Role

As Teacher of Male PE you will teach Physical Education across KS3KS5 with the potential to contribute to GCSE PE / BTEC Sport (and A-Level where offered) depending on experience and timetable.

You will deliver a well-structured programme that develops:

• High-quality practical teaching that builds skill confidence and enjoyment

• Positive attitudes to fitness health and lifelong participation

• Strong routines and high expectations for effort teamwork and sportsmanship

• Leadership and resilience through competitive and non-competitive sport

• Exam confidence where applicable through modelling deliberate practice and structured feedback

You will play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school contributing to fixtures training sessions trips and wider enrichment helping to maintain a strong sporting culture and broad participation.

The Department

The PE department is a collaborative and ambitious team with a strong reputation for high standards positive participation and enrichment. Teachers work together to plan high-quality provision share resources and deliver a consistent approach to coaching assessment and wellbeing.

The department values:

• Excellent practical teaching and strong routines

• Inclusive participation alongside stretch and challenge for high performers

• Strong co-curricular contribution and commitment to school sport

• High standards of conduct teamwork and leadership

• A well-organised approach to assessment and feedback including exam PE where applicable

About the School

This Bristol independent day school is known for excellent academic standards and strong pastoral care. Pupils are respectful motivated and engaged and staff benefit from a professional environment where expertise is valued and colleagues work closely together.

The school places strong emphasis on:

• Calm purposeful classrooms and excellent behaviour

• Individualised support through smaller teaching groups

• A broad co-curricular programme where sport plays a key role

• Strong relationships high expectations and a culture of aspiration and achievement

Key Information

• Location: Bristol

• Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)

• Contract: Full-time permanent (or as agreed)

• Salary: Highly competitive dependent on experience

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a degree in PE / Sports Science or a closely related subject

• Hold QTS (e.g. PGCE School Direct) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Physical Education

• Have experience teaching across relevant key stages and supporting sporting development

• Be confident contributing to co-curricular sport fixtures and school teams

• Deliver engaging well-structured lessons with high expectations

• Contribute positively to departmental planning and wider school life

• Have the legal right to work in the UK

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ambitious teachers looking to develop in a high-performing independent setting.

Why Join This School

• Teach motivated pupils in a calm respectful environment

• Excellent facilities and strong co-curricular sport provision

• Supportive PE department with a culture of collaboration

• Smaller class sizes and high professional standards

• Opportunities to contribute to enrichment fixtures and wider school life

This is a fantastic opportunity for a PE teacher who wants to inspire participation develop high performance and contribute to a thriving sporting culture in a leading Bristol independent day school.