The Role of the PE Teacher
To inspire, engage, and support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead healthy, active lifestyles. The post holder will deliver high-quality physical education lessons that promote physical competence, teamwork, resilience, and personal achievement, while fostering a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity. To create an inclusive learning environment that enables all students to participate and succeed, contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities and sporting events, and support students' academic, social, and emotional development in line with the school's values and educational objectives.
About The Kemnal Academies Trust
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest and most established multi-academy trusts in the country. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, colleagues benefit from access to a wide network of professional support, collaboration, and development opportunities across a family of schools committed to excellence in education. The Trust is dedicated to investing in its people, providing high-quality training, career progression opportunities, and a strong culture of teamwork and innovation. Joining The Kemnal Academies Trust means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusion, ambition, and continuous improvement, where staff are empowered to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
About The Academy Selsey:
The Academy Selsey is a welcoming and ambitious 11–16 secondary school at the heart of the Selsey community, serving families across the Manhood Peninsula and the wider Chichester area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), the school combines a strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. Operating as a close-knit, inclusive, and supportive environment, it is a place where young people are inspired to live out our motto of "Pride in Excellence" and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, supported by modern, purpose-built facilities and dedicated colleagues
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:
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Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, challenging, and inclusive Physical Education lessons that meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and examination specifications where applicable.
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Assess, monitor, record, and report on students' progress, attainment, and participation, using assessment data to inform teaching and support student achievement.
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Create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment that promotes high standards of behaviour, participation, and respect.
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Promote students' physical, social, and emotional wellbeing through participation in physical activity, sport, and healthy lifestyle education.
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Ensure the safe use, storage, and maintenance of PE equipment and facilities, adhering to relevant health and safety policies and risk assessment procedures.
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Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of PE curriculum, schemes of work, and departmental improvement plans.
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Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all students in accordance with school policies and statutory guidance.
What We’re Looking For:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a degree in Physical Education or a sports-related field.
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Proven experience teaching PE across a range of age groups and abilities (e.g., KS3 to KS5 / Elementary to High School).
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A strong track record of planning and delivering high-quality, inclusive, and engaging practical and theoretical lessons.
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A proven ability to motivate all students, from elite athletes to those who lack confidence in physical activity.
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The ability to maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment, both in the gymnasium and out on the fields.
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Ability to build fantastic rapport with students, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and maintain clear lines of communication with parents.
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Up-to-date knowledge of the current curriculum requirements, safeguarding practices, and health and safety regulations in sports.
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A willingness to lead, organize, and support extra-curricular sports clubs, fixtures, and school tournaments after hours or on weekends.
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy:
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Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
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Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
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Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
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Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
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Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
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Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression
To find out more, visit our website here or contact the school office on 01243 602558 or
[email protected]
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
