Teacher of PE and Games

Summary

The successful candidate will support the skills development programme, and will work with individuals and teams, within and beyond the timetable, to devise and deliver specific coaching.

Detail

Start date: ASAP or January 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful, committed and well-established Sport Faculty. The department has a long-standing history of success at local, regional and national levels across a range of sports. We are privileged to boast amazing facilities of which are all on site, including sports halls, award winning outdoor pitches, state of the art all weather surface and purpose-built strength and conditioning gym which is accessible to all students. We have strong links with local clubs and community providers as well as high level sporting organisations.

The candidate will report to the Head of Academic PE and work closely with the Director of Sport.

The successful candidate will support the skills development programme, and will work with individuals and teams, within and beyond the timetable, to devise and deliver specific coaching. The successful candidate will have responsibility for coaching elite performance sport, including analysis and mentoring, in addition to delivering in the Prep School. They will also support the staff coaching team, providing feedback and training as necessary.

The Teacher of PE and Games will be expected to be proficient in lesson planning, Internal verification, moderation and delivery of A Level PE, GCSE PE and BTEC Sport. They will be able to evidence their ability to differentiate and add value to the educational experience of our community.

For an informal conversation please contact Mr Wenham, Director of Sport at F.Wenham@stjos.co.uk

Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies/ or by contacting the HR Officer by email ( careers@stjos.co.uk) or telephone (01473) 690281.

Closing date: Midday Friday 25 September 2026, with interviews w/c 28 September 2026. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged. ​

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.

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Birkfield, Ipswich, IP2 9DR

  • 295 Day Boys (2-19)
  • 55 Boarding Boys (11-19)
  • 211 Day Girls (2-19)
  • 33 Boarding Girls (11-19)
  • IAPS, ISA, ISC, SoH
  • 01473 690281
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Closing Date: 25 September 2026

Teacher of PE and Games
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