An exceptional physical education environment goes far beyond developing fundamental motor skills or organizing recreational games. It is a vital arena where students cultivate lifelong resilience, embrace the complexities of strategic collaboration, discover their unique leadership potential, and build the physical and mental confidence necessary for future success.
This prestigious secondary school in Oxford seeks a PE Teacher who champions this holistic approach to physical literacy — an individual capable of sparking an enduring passion for health and fitness, fostering high-level athletic performance, and helping young people unlock their full potential both on and off the field.
The Opportunity
Wayman Education is collaborating with a premier, high-performing secondary school in Oxford to appoint a talented and dynamic PE Teacher for a September 2026 start.
The institution successfully pairs elite academic and athletic expectations with a deep commitment to personal development. Students here are remarkably motivated, naturally competitive, and eager to excel, while teaching staff are respected as sporting specialists and fully supported by an experienced leadership team.
The Physical Education department stands out as a thriving hub of excellence within the school. The faculty actively encourages pupils to explore diverse sporting disciplines, articulate performance strategies with precision, and cultivate a sophisticated understanding of sports science, anatomy, and biomechanics.
The Role
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Physical Education and Games lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring sessions are physically stimulating, theoretically rigorous, and highly engaging. Depending on experience and preference, there will also be scope to contribute to Key Stage 5 (A-Level / BTEC Sport) instruction.
- Autonomy in the Department: You will have the framework and freedom to deliver a sports curriculum that stretches elite athletes while equipping all students with foundational health and fitness skills.
- Collaborative Culture: You will join a forward-thinking coaching and teaching team that prioritizes shared fixture planning, collaborative training resources, and tactical innovation.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to premium sporting infrastructure allows you to provide targeted performance feedback and meaningful athletic mentorship to every pupil.
Exceptional Support for ECTs
The school has established a phenomenal reputation for nurturing Early Career Teachers, ensuring a seamless and confident transition into professional practice.
- Structured Mentorship: ECTs are integrated into a carefully structured induction framework, receiving dedicated one-to-one mentorship from experienced heads of sport and tailored professional development.
- A Nurturing Environment: Recognizing that the initial years of teaching require immense professional growth, the leadership team provides the practical tools, peer observations, and feedback necessary for new teachers to truly thrive.
- Career Growth: The supportive environment ensures that new staff can comfortably refine their unique coaching style, build classroom and field confidence, and access clear pathways for internal promotion.
About the School
This premier secondary school is widely recognized across Oxfordshire for its exceptional academic outcomes, exemplary student conduct, and rich sporting tradition. Families choose this institution because it maintains an ambitious yet deeply supportive ethos where young people are empowered to reach their absolute potential.
The school environment successfully merges disciplined physical rigor with genuine community warmth. Teachers benefit from top-tier facilities, robust pastoral systems, exceptional athletic funding, and a professional culture rooted in trust and autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Physical Education and Games instruction across KS3 and KS4 (with potential for KS5 academic PE).
- Design lessons and coaching sessions that challenge gifted athletes and cultivate a sophisticated understanding of physical health.
- Prepare students thoroughly for theoretical components in examination-level Sports Science and Physical Education.
- Incorporate structured tactical discussion, critical match analysis, and peer evaluation into daily practice.
- Adapt coaching methodologies to support and stretch a highly motivated and active student body.
- Contribute proactively to fixtures, tournament logistics, and resource sharing within the PE department.
- Support extra-curricular initiatives such as weekend fixtures, competitive sports tours, sports academies, and fitness clubs.
What the School Offers
- Competitive Salary: Highly competitive remuneration package (matching or exceeding national frameworks, dependent on experience).
- Contract: Permanent, full-time contract beginning September 2026.
- Induction: A comprehensive, structured induction and mentoring program for ECTs.
- Resources: Modern, world-class sports halls, fitness suites, floodlit pitches, and advanced performance-tracking technology.
- Work-Life Balance: A senior leadership team genuinely focused on teacher autonomy, manageable fixture schedules, and workload management.
- Benefits: Generous institutional pension scheme, healthcare options, and complimentary daily cooked lunches provided on-site.
What They Are Looking For
- A good honours degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a closely allied discipline.
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized experience teaching and coaching within high-performing secondary schools.
- A deep, comprehensive understanding of the secondary PE curriculum and various competitive sports frameworks.
- The ability to engage, motivate, and stretch academically and physically ambitious pupils.
- Polished communication skills, strong organizational capabilities, and a structured approach to fixture management.
- The legal right to work within the United Kingdom.
About Wayman Education
Wayman Education is a premier education recruitment agency with over two decades of experience matching top-tier educators with outstanding schools across the UK. Our company is built on transparency, reliability, and customer excellence, ensuring our candidates are fully supported from the initial application through to a successful placement.
How to Apply
If you are an ambitious PE Teacher looking to join a high-performing secondary school in Oxford where athleticism and scholarship are celebrated, and staff are genuinely supported, we would love to receive your application.
Please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.
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Pay: £32,916.00-£51,047.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
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Work Location: In person
