We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Physical Education to play a central role in delivering an outstanding PE curriculum and a vibrant co-curricular sport programme.

Description

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Physical Education to play a central role in delivering an outstanding PE curriculum and a vibrant co-curricular sport programme. The postholder will teach Physical Education to A Level and contribute significantly to sport beyond the classroom. The role requires a dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

Teachers of PE are expected to be in School from 8.00am and to contribute to the co-curricular Sport provision each day until 5.30pm. Attendance at Saturday fixtures and training during term time (excluding exeat weekends) is required, with appropriate adjustment given to weekly teaching allocations. The postholder will also contribute to wider school initiatives, community outreach, and continuous improvement through performance management and professional development.

Key responsibilities:

• to demonstrate excellent subject and curriculum knowledge in Physical Education
• to be able to plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons
• to use assessment accurately and productively, including both formative and summative methods
• to take a significant role in the PE & Sport co-curricular programme
• to promote strong progress and positive outcomes for all students
• to mark work to a high standard, providing regular, constructive feedback
• to manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe and purposeful learning environment
• to deliver examination specifications thoroughly and accurately, including coursework requirements.
• to coach a range of sports, including at least one of the School’s major sports.
• to contribute actively to sports fixtures, trips, tours and events.
• to monitor, assess and record student progress in line with Department and School policies

The successful candidate will be expected:

• to be educated to degree level in Sports Science or a related subject
• to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• to be able to teach Physical Education to A Level
• to have excellent communication, IT and organisational skills
• to be able to coach a range of sports, including at least one major sport
• to have a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to child welfare
• to take the initiative and drive to develop students’ interest in PE and Sport
• to be able to relate effectively to students and motivate them
• to be able to teach a second subject within the School curriculum e.g. Biology, Psychology or Academic Projects (desirable)
• to hold a Level 2 (or above) coaching qualification in at least one of the School’s major sports (desirable)
• to have previous experience in independent, boarding and/or Catholic education (desirable)

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Application closing date: midday, Friday 13 March 2026

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.