Job Description

Woodbridge School, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ

30,245 - 35,138 per annum

Full time

Fixed term for 1 year

Reference: 0255

Required from 1 September 2025

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, forward-thinking

Teacher of PE and Games

who is committed to providing the best opportunities for students across a range of abilities. You will have a passion for sport and will be capable of teaching PE up to and including GCSE and A-Level.


Having a strong rugby background with the ability to coach up to first team level would be a distinct advantage. For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to take on the 'Head of Rugby' position, but this does not have to be linked to the role.


You will join a supportive and successful department that blends innovation and tradition to inspire and engage our students.

Woodbridge School

is one of the top academic schools in Suffolk, located in a beautiful part of the county, yet only one hour 20 minutes from London.

You will be expected to:

prepare and deliver challenging and stimulating lessons, with due regard to pupils' individual needs across the Senior School, age range 11 to 18 set high standards and encourage all pupils to achieve their full potential show a genuine interest in the PE and Games curriculum and demonstrate excellent communication skills plan and assist with the development and running of sports clubs and practices.

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a school with a strong sense of community and a rich extra-curricular programme.


We would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers who are committed to providing a high-quality learning experience for all students.

About us

Set in the beautiful town of Woodbridge in Suffolk, Woodbridge School comprising our Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School was established in 1587. An independent co-educational day and boarding school for ages 4 to 18, the original mission of the school was to provide an education for the young who would then give back to their community, thus enriching it and them all; this is embedded and continues in all that we do today.



Woodbridge School, including our Prep, Senior School, Sixth Form and Boarding, has been rated 'Excellent' in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) 2023.



Combining the best of tradition and innovation, our curriculum delivers the perfect balance of life skills, creative challenges and academic excellence. Woodbridge School offers an education that shapes itself around each student, ensuring they become everything they are meant to be. Our Prep School is a caring nurturing, lively and inspirational introduction to school, inspiring and investing a true love of learning in children. Our Senior School offers the perfect balance of creative challenges, academic excellence as well as interpersonal and social skills, for life throughout school - and beyond.

To find out more

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please call

James Wells

, Recruitment Administrator on

01394 615170.

How to apply

For more information about the school and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit

our website (Woodbridge School)

Closing date:

12pm, 19 June 2025.

Interview date:

week commencing 23 June 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).