Female Teacher of PE - Full-time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-4091-544T
• Posted:15/05/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:13/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

• The Whitstable School
• MPS/UPS
• Maternity Cover for 1 year
• Potential for Permanent Role
• September 2025 start

The Whitstable School is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring female P.E. teacher to join our energetic, high-performing and student-focused Physical Education department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school and team where sport, ambition and curriculum excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

You will join a passionate P.E. department with three full-time colleagues and a strong commitment to competitive fixtures, student enrichment, and co-curricular engagement. Our team is known for its strong collaboration, energy and commitment to providing all students with access to outstanding physical education opportunities.

You’ll benefit from working under the leadership of a supportive and experienced senior leader, who is also a P.E. specialist and the department’s Line Manager. This ensures that your professional development and day-to-day work are understood and championed at senior level.

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about teaching PE across all key stages.
• A team player who will fit in well with our existing department.
• Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school.
• Suitable for both experienced or Early Career Teachers.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dave Costley at Dave.costley@swale.at or 01227 931300.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to Dave.costley@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in March 2024 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our X(twitter) page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Natasha Kingsford
• Address:Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
• Telephone: 01227 931300
• Email: natasha.kingsford@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack