Teacher of Physical Education and Games, Full-time from September 2026
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We seek and enthusiastic and well qualified full time teacher of PE and Games to deliver outstanding Physical Education and sports provision within one of the country’s leading sports schools. The successful candidate will combine exceptional teaching with high-level coaching expertise, inspiring pupils to achieve excellence in performance, participation, and lifelong engagement in sport. The role requires the ability to lead a specific sport as a specialism while also coaching and supporting a broad range of activities across the curriculum and co-curricular programme. A commitment to excellent pastoral care, enriching co-curricular activities and outreach activities is also expected.
Applications should be submitted by midday on Friday 15 May 2026.
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At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358
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⭐ Highlight your QTS and PE teaching qualification prominently as this prestigious independent school requires qualified teachers
🏆 Emphasise your sports specialism and coaching certifications as the role requires leading a specific sport while supporting others
📊 Quantify your coaching achievements: 'Led school rugby team to county finals, improving fitness scores by 25%'
🎯 Showcase your co-curricular experience as Sevenoaks values enriching activities beyond the standard curriculum
🤝 Demonstrate your pastoral care experience as this role combines teaching excellence with student wellbeing support
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- •Delivered PE curriculum to 240 students across Years 7-13, achieving 95% GCSE PE pass rates and 18% A-level uptake
- •Led school rugby programme as specialist coach, developing 3 county-level players and securing regional championship finals
- •Established cross-curricular sports leadership programme involving 45 sixth-form mentors supporting KS3 students
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Sevenoaks School's reputation as one of the country's leading sports schools makes this PE and Games Teacher position exactly the career opportunity I've been seeking. My QTS qualification in Physical Education, combined with Level 2 coaching certifications in rugby and athletics, aligns perfectly with your requirement for exceptional teaching paired with high-level coaching expertise.
My background in delivering outstanding PE curricula while leading sports specialisms has prepared me to inspire pupils across performance, participation, and lifelong engagement in sport. I have successfully developed co-curricular programmes that balance competitive excellence with inclusive participation, ensuring every student can thrive.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you design a PE curriculum that balances performance sport with inclusive participation?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to track student progress in Physical Education?
- ›How do you integrate technology into PE teaching and sports analysis?
- ›Describe your approach to managing sports equipment and facilities safely
- ›How would you develop a co-curricular sports programme for different ability levels?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you inspired a reluctant student to engage with sport
- ›Describe how you've handled a sports-related injury or emergency situation
- ›Give an example of when you've had to adapt your coaching style for different learners
- ›How do you balance competitive excellence with inclusive participation in your teaching?
- ›Describe a time you collaborated with colleagues to enhance the school's sports provision
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Tell me about a time you inspired a reluctant student to engage with sport
How do you balance competitive excellence with inclusive participation in your teaching?