Contract: Full time, one-year fixed term (until 31 August 2027)
Hours: Annualised contract of 1260 hours per year. Hours of work will be on a flexible rota system and will be agreed in advance with your line manager and will usually be worked between the hours of 07:00 to 17:30. There may be the occasion when this exceeds due to school fixtures.
Start date: 1 September 2026
Salary: GSAL point 16, £27,074 FTE. Actual salary payable £21,474.57 based on term-time only, plus five days
The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced sports graduate to join our whole school 3-18 physical education department to further enhance our excellent provision for the academic year of 2026 – 2027.
GSAL has a great reputation for the sports of rugby, netball, cricket, hockey, football, swimming, racket sports, cross country, athletics, strength and conditioning and we also have a thriving health and fitness culture for extracurricular activities. Although we do not expect an extensive knowledge of all activities, we would require candidates to be enthusiastic and willing to coach a variety of sports across all ages throughout our school.
As part of an enthusiastic team delivering top quality teaching and coaching, applicants should be prepared to offer a range of activities along with a sport which they are both confident and consider themselves a specialist in.
Successful candidates will work alongside our other physical education staff to supplement the co-curricular program with a willingness to work in both the Primary and Secondary phase of learning. The sports graduates will have responsibilities in all aspects of physical education and sport including curricular and co-curricular fixtures as required by school.
The post would be suited to someone wishing to pursue a career in physical education teaching and the school provide valuable CPD opportunities such as the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaching.
About GSAL
At GSAL, we are committed to promoting equity and diversity, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and providing a safe, supportive environment for learning and development. If you share these values and have a passion for sport, we would love to hear from you.
GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021. GSAL was also recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 in the Big Organisation category, and continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations.
Benefits
Enhanced school holidays (approximately 15 weeks taking into account the 5 paid plus days)
Significant discount on school fees (eligibility applies)
Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues’ children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)
Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)
Training and CPD available including 5+ inset days
Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate
Access to our GP provider, Health hero
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Perkbox, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions
Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Perkbox discounts for teachers and Extras
Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100+ acre site
Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps
Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
Free car parking available on site
Use of the school’s extensive library facility
Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it
Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events
How to apply
Complete the online GSAL application form. For any enquiries about the vacancy, feel free to contact [email protected]
More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot offer tours ahead of the interview date. If you are successful, a tour of the site will form part of your interview day.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 Friday 19 June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates invited for interview. To ensure you do not miss out on this role, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
