PE Teacher

Salary: M1-6/UPR (TLR possible) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Maternity Cover
Start date: April or ASAP
Closing date: 15th March 2026

Inspire active lives and unlock potential through outstanding PE.

At Lift Kingswood, we believe every child deserves a world-class education and we work relentlessly to make that happen. We are now seeking a passionate, committed PE Teacher to join our team and help further strengthen our exceptional provision on a fixed term basis (maternity cover).

Our school is a place where every pupil is valued, supported, challenged and inspired, and where our team takes pride in having the highest expectations and ensuring our students achieve first rate outcomes.

Lift Kingswood is a school where people grow, pupils and staff alike, and it is a place where truly dedicated teachers thrive. We're proud of our strong track record for internal promotion, elevating careers and developing future leaders.
This is an opportunity for Early Career Teachers ready to learn and thrive, or experienced teachers looking for a school where outstanding learning is celebrated and prioritised and where the highest standards matter.

We're looking for someone who will:

• Bring physical education to life through engaging, purposeful lessons that promote lifelong health, fitness and wellbeing
• Set the highest expectations and help pupils achieve their very best and more than they thought possible
• Create a culture of participation, resilience and ambition through sport and physical activity
• Create a learning environment built on warmth, consistency and high expectations
• Work collaboratively as part of a strong team to ensure every pupil receives exceptional teaching, every lesson, every day
• Model the Key Drivers of Lift Kingswood in and beyond the classroom, including through extracurricular sport and enrichment opportunities

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Have QTS, or are currently training and due to achieve QTS by September 2026, or hold a degree in a relevant subject and would like to transition into teaching
• Have a genuine passion for physical education, sport and promoting healthy lifestyles
• Have a desire to make a difference to young people's lives
• Are committed to great relationships and high-quality teaching
• Want to work in a school where hard work is supported and valued

Student welfare and safeguarding are central to our PE provision. Due to the need to supervise female changing facilities and provide pastoral support for female pupils, this post is open to female applicants only in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

If you want to be part of a welcoming team that works hard, supports one another, and never gives up, we'd love to meet you.

About our school:

Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region. Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school's exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.

We strongly recommend visiting the school if you are interested in the post, please contact us.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.