PE Teacher – Part Time PPA Cover

PE Teacher – Part Time PPA Cover

JOB OVERVIEW:

Keston Primary School, have an exciting opportunity for a PE teacher (PE Specialist) to join us from September 2025. This is a part-time role working three days per week (Tuesday – Thursday) covering PPA and developing PE opportunities across the school. Including extra-curricular activities, fixtures and leading on the PE curriculum. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

WHY CHOOSE US:

Keston Primary is a two-form entry primary school located on the border of Croydon and Surrey. We are fortunate to have superb grounds with good facilities, both inside and outside. These include a swimming pool, outdoor classroom, running track, computing suite, two libraries, a dedicated music room and a pond and quad with a growing area. As well as the main school, we have a Nursery, with its own large outside learning area.

Our school also prides itself on developing outdoor learning and global learning opportunities. These are core threads running through all aspects of our curriculum. We have an ethos of inclusion and diversity and have proven track record of supporting SEND children.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:

• Deliver high quality PE teaching and learning to pupils within Key stage 1 and 2;
• Inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning;
• Have knowledge of and experience of teaching PE and Sport to pupils;
• Have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the national curriculum;
• Have the ability to prepare and deliver inspiring lessons that take into account the individual needs of all our pupils;
• Enthuse pupils in all areas of sport including extra-curricular activities;
• The ability to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Pupils that are a delight to teach with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning;
• A strong inclusive ethos and a thriving whole school community;
• A highly committed and supported staff team, who are dynamic, motivated and focused on improving outcomes for all children;
• A commitment to ensuring teacher wellbeing and a good work-life balance;
• Fully paid employee assistance package;
• Outstanding educational facilities and opportunities for all children to excel across the wider curriculum;
• A strong commitment to training and professional development, with opportunities for staff to develop new ideas and approaches to improve outcomes for learners;
• Supportive parents and carers;
• Onsite parking.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified Teacher Status or another recognised qualification and evidence of continuing professional development.

Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact our Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher for an informal conversation. Contact details are in the job application pack attached.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY:

We believe that diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that PACE Academy Trust reflects our communities.

In PACE Academy Trust we celebrate our diversity and promote equality. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Our full commitment to equality is set out on our website.

Safeguarding Statement:
Keston Primary School are part of PACE Academy Trust and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and a medical health check with our Occupational Health provider.