Teacher of PE
We are seeking to appoint a full time Teacher of Physical Education who is able to teach across the Senior School (11-18 years) with some teaching in the Prep School (4-11 years).
The position is suitable either for a teacher who is in the early stages of their career (including recent graduates) or someone with more experience who is seeking to develop in a new and stimulating environment.
A strong background and expertise in Hockey with Netball and Cricket experience is desirable. The faculty of Physical Education is creative, energetic and forward thinking with a vision to ensure that pupils feel inspired to flourish within sport.An experienced academic PE background is also advantageous.
At Ibstock, we aspire for pupils to have ambition to pursue enjoyment in lifelong sports participation.
The faculty consists of 13 members of staff who benefit from close collaboration within a supportive community, rich CPD opportunities, and strong links with our partner link clubs: Chelsea FC, Harlequins and Rosslyn Park. Pupils are timetabled weekly PE and Games lessons.
Our major sports include Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball and Rugby. Pupils are given the opportunity to compete in national, county and regional competitions with a number of friendly fixtures that take place both during the week and on Saturdays.In addition, we offer fixtures and co-curricular opportunities in Athletics, Basketball, Rowing, Swimming, Tennis and Water Polo.
We have a growing offer of sporting opportunities beyond this. The Physical Education department aspire to offer breadth and quality of competition.
We have a high uptake at GCSE with 2 classes per year group. With A level PE on offer from September 2025 it is an exciting time to join the department.
The Faculty of Sport & Physical Education offers a wide range of trips and tours. Last year we have ventured to South Africa in February 2024 for Hockey and Cricket and Venice in October 2024 for Football and Water Polo.
We have regular access to external facilities to support our programme including the International Tennis Federation, Rosslyn Park and Barn Elms Sports Trust.
Teaching staff are expected to be in School between 08:00 am to 16.00 however, hours are as required to fulfil the duties of this role, both before and after school hours.
Ibstock operates a six-month probationary period for teaching roles.
Closing date for the applications is 26 January, 2025.