The Role
We are advertising for a part time (0.60 to 0.80 FTE) permanent PE teacher, and the post is available from 1 September 2026.
The ability to teach Core (KS3 and KS4) is essential, and the ability to teach GCSE and A Level PE would be an advantage. We are keen to appoint a talented PE teacher who has a commitment to our distinctive school ethos. The successful candidate should be able to maintain high standards and teach across a full range of physical activities. We are looking for a candidate that is passionate about sport and physical activity and promoting lifelong participation.
This post provides a unique opportunity to develop new skills in a school which has a compelling vision and deep commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
The PE department has made rapid improvements in recent years, and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to contribute to continuing this process. The department play an active role in school life, and in addition to the concept core PE curriculum there are popular and successful exam groups at KS4 and KS5 and a thriving extra-curricular programme. The GCSE PE course is a popular option, achieving good grades, and the A Level course is also well subscribed and successful. There is a very high participation level in all KS3 and KS4 PE lessons. The department has an ever-expanding range of extra-curricular offers and would welcome further experience from a range of activities to contribute to this.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and so safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment and selection process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You can find a copy of our Safeguarding Policy on our website.
The School
We are a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.
Application Process
The closing date for receipt of a completed application form and our teaching experience sheet (Word Documents) by the School is Friday 12 June 2026 (by 10am).
Candidates must complete our application form and return it to us using the email address in our covering letter. Please ensure that you complete all parts of the application form, including the additional information section. It is particularly important that you include your personal details so that we can contact you. We recommend that you complete your application on a PC or laptop, and not on a mobile device.
When providing details of your referees you must include their e-mail address. References must span the last 5 years of employment history in accordance with KCSIE guidance. Please include a referee from your current post (principal or headteacher) and if you have worked in multiple settings in this 5-year period, you should have included a referee from each setting.