We are seeking a skilled, passionate, and caring Teacher of Physical Education (Female) to join our highly dedicated teaching staff, from February 2027, on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis. These hours will be worked over four days, from Monday to Thursday. This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave within the department.
Sport is a vital and highly reputed aspect of our College’s overall educational provision, with both a curricular and a co-curricular profile. We promote a positive and inclusive experience for all students, and we also foster excellence at individual and team-level competitiveness.
Examinable Physical Education is taught at both GCSE and A Level. The ability to teach Physical Education at A Level in Sixth Form and at GCSE in Key Stage 4 is, therefore, essential.
The successful candidate will be a highly effective practitioner with a passion for Physical Education, excellent subject knowledge, and a proven track record of driving strong pupil engagement, progress, and examination outcomes in the subject.
This role includes responsibility for teaching PE across all Key Stages, and organising and delivering a wide range of co-curricular sporting activities and fixtures. Our Senior School staff work closely with our Infant and Junior School staff, with some PE provision shared, as required.
Specific safeguarding responsibilities within this particular role require that the successful applicant will be female.
Applications from ECTs are welcome.
Safeguarding & Child Protection:
Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an online search and an enhanced DBS disclosure. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview; please inform your referees.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and to treating all staff with dignity and respect. Therefore, applications from individuals are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Process for Applications:
- Closing date for applications: Monday 26th October 2026 at midday
- Interviews to take place on Thursday 5th November 2026
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be contacted no later than Monday 12th October 2026.
In order to apply for our Teacher of Physical Education vacancy, please complete our Abbey Gate College application form below or apply via the TES online application method. Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to our Head, Mr Craig Jenkinson, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.
Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned via email to Mrs Sue Moran, HR and Staff Wellbeing Manager, at: [email protected].
Should you require any additional information or assistance regarding your application, please also contact Sue Moran. Please take the time to look around this website for more information about the College.
Our Infant and Junior School is seeking to appoint a friendly, nurturing, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to work within the classroom environment or on a 1:1 or small group basis outside of the classroom.
Reporting to the Head of Learning Enrichment, the ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people of secondary school age, and have a calm, positive, and engaging demeanour. They will be a good listener who is willing to learn and able to encourage students to engage. A sense of humour is also important.
The College will provide training support for the right candidate to ensure that our students’ needs are met. This role is important in supporting the emotional and educational needs of our young people.
This role involves working two days per week, during term time. The preferred working pattern would be for the two days to be worked at the start of the week, i.e. Monday and Tuesday, or Tuesday and Wednesday.
Please see the full job description attached below.
Safeguarding & Child Protection:
Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an online search and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview; please inform your referees.
Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and to treating all staff with dignity and respect. Therefore, applications from individuals are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Process for Applications:
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9.00am.
In order to apply for our Teaching Assistant vacancy, please complete our Abbey Gate College application form below or apply via the TES online application method.
Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to the Head of the Infant and Junior School, Mrs Corinna Travis, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.
Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned to Mrs Sue Moran, HR and Staff Wellbeing Manager, at: [email protected] by the above closing date.
Should you require any additional information or assistance regarding your application, please also contact Sue Moran. Please take the time to look around this website for more information about the College.