Job Description

TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

START DATE: JANUARY 2026

PART TIME / FULL TIME

PERMANENT

The Priory Academy LSST, one of the UK's top performing state schools, is looking for a Teacher of PE to join our successful, passionate, and ambitious Physical Education department in an academy where sports facilities are exceptional. We are fortunate to have a 400m synthetic running track, large indoor sports hall with gym, dance studio and climbing wall and our own swimming pool amongst our facilities.

The Priory Academy LSST is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

The PE department currently consists of seven full-time members of staff, all of whom teach core PE across the curriculum to Key Stage 3 and 4 and have responsibility in delivering the wide variety of examination subjects on offer. Many of our sports teams compete with success at local, regional and national level. Our ideal candidate will have experience of delivering GCSE PE and/or Cambridge National Sport Studies Level 1 and 2, as well as being highly motivated to contribute to our extra-curricular programme.

Keen to find out more? A visit to the academy would be warmly welcomed. Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting Mrs K Bentley on 01522 889977 or emailing kbentley@prioryacademies.co.uk.

The job description and person specification can be found on the Trust website.

Please visit the Trust website and select Apply Online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,916.00-51,048.00 per year

Work Location: In person