Teacher of PE - Bourne Community College

Overview

Bourne Community College is a thriving mixed comprehensive secondary school for students aged 11-16, with approximately 700 students on roll. As a true community school, we pride ourselves on fostering strong, positive relationships-not only within our school, but also across the local and wider community. Respect is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud holders of the UNICEF Gold Award for Rights Respecting Schools, which underpins daily life for our students and staff.

We are incredibly proud of our young people and their achievements, both in the classroom and beyond. Our students excel through sport, enrichment opportunities and charitable work, demonstrating commitment, compassion and ambition. Our shared vision is to be the best version of ourselves, and we hold high expectations of both students and staff to ensure the highest quality education is delivered in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

As a fully inclusive school, we are committed to supporting every individual to develop and nurture the values, skills and attributes they need to succeed. Regardless of starting points or individual needs, we work tirelessly to ensure all students are empowered to become confident, respectful and successful learners-ready to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.

Job Overview PE

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Physical Education to join our ambitious and successful PE subject area within the Personal Development Faculty. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaging practitioner with the ability to inspire students across all key stages and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background and passion for football and rugby, alongside the ability to deliver a broad and balanced PE curriculum across a range of sporting activities. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, high expectations of students and a commitment to promoting participation, teamwork and sporting excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is innovative in their approach, committed to inclusive practice and eager to contribute to a thriving extracurricular programme. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students, motivate learners of all abilities and play a key role in ensuring every student is supported to thrive both within PE and across the wider school community.

About You

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced teacher, you will love your subject and want to make a meaningful difference. If you are ready to develop yourself, your students, and our faculty, we would be excited to welcome you.

This is a permanent post required for September 2026. Visits to the school are very welcome, please contact Mrs Menzies, to arrange a visit.

Job Details

Salary: TMS / UPS

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: Southbourne, Emsworth

Closing date: Monday 8 June 2026 9.00am.

Interviews: w/c 15 June 2026.

Early applications are welcomed, closing could be earlier should a successful candidate be appointed.

Further Information

Bourne Community College and West Sussex 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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Application Procedure
Interested applicants should complete the application form, together with the personal statement and return to

CVs are not accepted.

Please download the application pack and application form below. Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

The reference number for this role is SCHO02369.

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