Teacher of PE and Head of BTEC Sports

Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers.

With an enticing and highly aspirational culture, Rossall School is offering opportunities for exceptional educators to come and work with supremely talented, inspiring and compassionate professionals to teach our hard working, ambitious and delightful pupils.

The school seeks a dynamic and well-qualified Teacher of PE & Games to teach throughout school and have responsibility for BTEC Sports. 

The successful candidate will be able to evidence a track record of achieving good or outstanding results, as well as being able to demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire students of all abilities. The right candidate should have a commitment to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

All teachers in the Department coach a Senior School team and attend Saturday fixtures throughout the academic year. Every year group has one games afternoon that is supplemented by an after school practice and a lunch time or before school skills clinic. There may also be an opportunity to teach some Years 3 - 6 Games in our Junior School.  

The School currently enjoys an incredible level of success in a growing number of sports. We are currently ranked number one in the country for golf and our football teams regularly progress to the final stages of national competitions, whilst Hockey, Netball and Cricket have strong programmes throughout the year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic team at a time of significant and exciting change and to make a real difference to raising standards of education in a vibrant independent school setting.

Further details of the post can be found on the website www.rossall.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 4th November 2024

Early applicants may be offered an interview before the closing date. Initial interviews may be held by Zoom.

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted. The School's Child Protection and safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/policies