Teacher of Physical Education

The Hamble School (Satchell Lane, Southampton) is hiring a Teacher of PE for a fixed term contract starting September 2026.

Full time (part time hours will be considered).

Closing date: 17 June 2026. Contract type: Fixed Term Contract - 1 year.

Job Introduction

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of PE to join our dedicated team from September 2026, to teach Girls' PE at Key Stages 3 and 4.

Our vision "We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together" encapsulates the work we do every day. The current student intake is 1,090 students. In March 2025 we were graded "Good" by Ofsted.

The PE department consists of a head of department and five specialist teachers. Students enrol in GCSE PE and NCFE Health and Fitness. The department benefits from excellent sports facilities, enabling high quality teaching and a wide range of sporting opportunities. All staff contribute to the wider life of the school, including extra curricular provision, fixtures, trips and visits.

Qualifications

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to produce original and outstanding resources.
• A helpful and friendly personality who values teacher student relationships.
• Strong teamwork skills to support colleagues and trainees.
• Ambition and high expectations for our students.
• Secure use of data.
• Willingness to take part in extra curricular activities, intervention and trips abroad.

This position would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT.

Benefits

• A positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement.
• Internal and external training and development opportunities, including access to PiXL, local school consortia and support to complete NPQs.
• Personal career development to assist in the fulfillment of your ambitions.
• A well equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active, free for staff, and discounted leisure and sports classes.
• Opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements at Hamble Early Years Centre.
• Free on site parking and good local public transport links to the school.

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children's barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. Prior to interview, online searches will be undertaken and references requested.