Teacher of Physical Education & Wellbeing 

Required from: September 2026

Full time and Temporary in the first instance

MPS / UPS

The Headteacher and governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of PE and Health & Wellbeing to join a forward thinking and thriving area of the school.

This is an exciting time to join Morriston Comprehensive School as we enter a period of positive change, development and new initiatives under the leadership of our new Headteacher. We are a thriving, inclusive and aspirational school community where both students and staff are encouraged to flourish.

We are seeking a dedicated, inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Physical Education who is passionate about promoting physical activity, teamwork and lifelong healthy habits. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional who enjoys motivating young people, developing sporting skills and fostering confidence, resilience and sportsmanship across all abilities.

At Morriston Comprehensive School, we pride ourselves on a supportive and ambitious culture where purposeful learning is second nature. Our PE curriculum promotes participation, challenge and personal best, while staff are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Lessons are underpinned by clear routines, explicit instruction and a coherent curriculum that is continually refined to meet the needs of our learners.

As a valued member of our PE department, you will benefit from:

• Opportunities to shape and develop the department: Play a key role in strengthening PE and school sport provision as the school continues to evolve.
• Career growth and professional development: Access high quality CPD, collaboration and clear opportunities for progression.
• A meaningful impact on students’ lives: Support the development of healthy, active and resilient young people through physical education and sport.

We strongly encourage interested candidates to arrange an informal visit to the school. Experiencing our facilities and meeting our dedicated staff is the best way to understand our ethos and ambitions.

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident teaching Physical Education across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons that inspire enjoyment, participation and achievement
• Plan purposeful lessons that develop physical competence, teamwork, leadership and resilience
• Use assessment effectively to support progress and personal development
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including less confident participants and high performing athletes
• Contribute to a rich extracurricular programme, including clubs, teams, fixtures and sporting events
• Maintain up to date expert subject knowledge and apply research informed approaches
• Deploy support staff effectively to enhance learning
• Manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and established routines
• Lead, monitor and evaluate assessment, ensuring feedback supports pupil progress
• Follow departmental systems for monitoring attainment, progress and achievement
• Mark, grade and provide verbal/written diagnostic feedback as required
• Record, track and report on attendance, progress and development of students
• Engage fully with professional development and keep practice current
• Prioritise workload effectively and contribute to wider school initiatives
• Be a proactive and supportive form tutor who builds strong relationships, monitors wellbeing and attendance, and contributes positively to the pastoral life of the school

We are proud of the welcoming and ambitious culture we continue to build. With strong staff retention and a commitment to excellence, this role forms part of our ongoing drive to ensure that every class is taught by a subject specialist during this exciting period of growth and innovation.

The CLOSING DATE for receipt of completed applications isat 09:00 on Monday 23rd February 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 2nd March 2026.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing employment, together with an employee health questionnaire.

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