Job Description

King Henry VIII School

Coventry

Salary:

Competitive

Job type:

Full Time, Maternity Cover

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

6 October 2025

Job overview

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Teacher of PE & Girls' Games- the ability to teach a second subject would be seen favourably - King Henry VIII School


Required from January 2026- Full Time- FTC for one year- Maternity Cover

PE and Sport at King Henry VIII is an incredibly exciting, diverse and important aspect of school life. If you have a real passion for teaching and learning, then our inspirational teaching team at King Henry VIII School is looking for a colleague to join the PE and Games department. Your dynamic and creative approach will help encourage and inspire our students across Years 7 to 13 in this, one of the Midlands' leading co-educational independent schools.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and collegiate department and develop into an outstanding practitioner of PE and Sport, in a well-rounded, broad and ambitious learning environment. We encourage applications from all levels of experience.


King Henry VIII School (as part of the Coventry School Foundation) provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for boys and girls across the whole West Midlands region. Located within a stone's throw of Coventry railway station, King Henry's has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.


Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals


If this matches your educational vision, then this is the perfect time to join the PE and Games department, which consists of our team of 5 teachers and additional games coaches, across our full range of facilities and Academic PE teaching spaces. PE and Sport is one of the many strengths of the school with high engagement in the classroom and commitment to co-curricular sport. It is a popular academic option, with strong numbers of pupils taking both GCSE and A-Level PE. Students have continued their Academic PE studies at university and we have a high number of pupils engaged in sport at club and academy level in the local area.





At both KS4 and KS5 we deliver the OCR GCSE and A-Level Physical Education specifications. We have a dedicated Academic PE teaching space, including an well-resourced fitness gym, pool, library access and online resources. Our GCSE and A Level results are outstanding, as you would expect from a school with high aspirations for all pupils. At King Henry's however, we believe there is so much more to education than simply exam results. PE and Games in an inclusive subject and believes strongly in enrichment; in all our teaching we aim to build evaluative thinking, confidence, independence and a lifelong love of sporting engagement.





Teamwork plays an important role within the department: we are extremely collaborative, and we are committed to enhancing the experience of the students by sharing good practice, resources and ideas. We are looking for a well-qualified teacher to join this exceptional department who shares our vision, is passionate about PE and Sport and who will bring their own individuality to this warm and supportive team.





In addition, any prospective candidate must show an active commitment to the values and expectations of our school community and to the welfare of the pupils within it. The enthusiasm to lead co-curricular activities and to further enhance the student experience beyond the classroom is an important quality of all who work at King Henry's.


We offer:

A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff A commitment to staff CPD and developing people professionally through mentoring and coaching, using both internal and external expertise A diverse benefits package including:
o Competitive salary


o Attractive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme


o Free onsite parking


o Free Sport Centre Membership


o Free lunches


o School fee discount


o Cycle to work scheme

What you can offer us:


Excellent subject knowledge and a sincere enthusiasm for PE and Games. The ability to teach Physical Education to highly able pupils across KS3, GCSE and A Level The ability to teach across a range of our major sports of hockey, netball, cricket and athletics. Girls' Rugby and Football are also a developing area for us, and we are also looking at the development of opportunities for all. A talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best Kindness and open-mindedness Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a personal ethos of lifelong learning Resilience and optimism; someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the busy life of the school The ability to build positive and constructive relationships with pupils, both as a teacher and form tutor, taking a proactive approach to the wellbeing and mental health of young people Team-working abilities and a keenness to enable all colleagues to contribute ideas and be part of positive change Commitment to the well-being and safeguarding of all students and staff


How to apply


We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

We welcome applications from the independent and maintained sectors. The school operates its own generous and competitive pay scales and will offer a salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.

To apply please complete all sections of the online application form via our recruitment portal, including the supporting statement and details of two referees. For further information, please contact, recruitment@csfoundation.org.uk


Early applications are encouraged.


Closing date: 6th October

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About

King Henry VIII School

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King Henry VIII School

Warwick Road, Coventry
CV3 6AQ
United Kingdom

+44 24 7627 1111

We are a leading co-educational day school, providing a diverse range of opportunities for young people, from 11 to 18. We serve as the direct feeder school to King Henry VIII Junior School (HMC 3-11).




The school is located on the south side of Coventry, minutes from the railway station and with excellent access to motorways and bus routes.



Our intention is to provide our pupils with a superb education. We are proud of our rich heritage and tradition of academic excellence, which stretch back to 1545, but we are also forward-thinking and quick to adapt in a fast-changing world. We aim to discover each pupil's potential and to ensure that we help our boys and girls to develop fully in an exciting, challenging and supportive environment.



Entrance to the school is by examination. Entry at Sixth Form level is offered on the basis of GCSE results and interview.




The school offers a wide variety of academic and co curricular activities. Examination results are excellent; most students go on to University, with a significant number gaining places at Oxford and Cambridge.




Extensive computer facilities with a wide range of applications are increasingly used across all areas of the curriculum. plus a fantastic swimming pool complex.



Extra curricular activities include a variety of sports, played at high levels, music, drama, expeditions, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, public speaking and debating, to name a few.




King Henry VIII Senior School provides a focal point for our community and there is little doubt that the outstanding facilities enable our students to flourish both academically and as individuals.




Most importantly, it is a happy school and an exciting place to be.

Working at King Henry VIII School

Staff are all well-qualified and enthusiastic, and have high expectations of themselves and their pupils. We received another outstanding inspection report in May 2023. The school has a strong reputation for pastoral care, and teaching staff are committed to co-curricular activities. Generous fee remission for the children of permanent staff is available at all Foundation schools (from age 3) subject to a minimum number of hours worked. There is an excellent and loyal support staff, who understand their vital role in contributing to pupils' growth and achievements. All staff benefit from free membership of our on-site Sports Club.



Do consult our website (www.kinghenrys.co.uk) for a fuller description of the school, and for our latest news. Our most recent ISI inspection report can be found on our website or at www.isi.net.

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