Teacher of Physical Education

Job Introduction

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 1 year

Start date:         September 2026

Closing date:     9am, 17 June 2026

Interview Date:   Friday 19 June 2026 

We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of PE to join our dedicated team from September 2026, to teach Girls’ PE at Key Stages 3 and 4.

This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students. In March 2025 we were graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students.

The PE department consists of a dedicated team of experienced staff, including a Head of Department and five specialist PE teachers. The team is committed to providing students with an outstanding appreciation of physical education, sport and healthy lifestyles, whilst developing confident, resilient and aspirational learners who strive for excellence in both practical and theoretical performance. We offer GCSE PE and NCFE Health and Fitness, both of which are highly popular with large option numbers. The department benefits from excellent sports facilities, enabling high-quality teaching and a wide range of sporting opportunities. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that engages with current research and innovation to enhance students’ outcomes and life chances. There is an expectation that all staff contribute fully to the wider life of the school, with extra-curricular provision, fixtures, trips and visits forming a vital and highly valued part of the role, supporting students to develop teamwork, leadership and a lifelong passion for physical activity.

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to produce original and outstanding resources
• A helpful and friendly personality who values teacher-student relationships
• Strong teamwork skills to support colleagues and trainees
• Ambition and high expectations for our students
• A secure use of data
• Willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities, intervention and trips abroad.

This position would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT.

In return, we can offer you:

• a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• Strong internal (Middle Leader and ELT programmes are available) and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL, have strong ties with local school consortia and we support staff to complete NPQs);
• personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions (including an outstanding ECT provision);
• a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free. Access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
• the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre which is based directly next to the school;
• free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat meet the Headteacher.

For further details and how to apply please go to the school website   www.thehambleschool.co.uk, click on ‘Our School’ and ‘Vacancies’.

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We look forward to receiving your application. 

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. 

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.