Female PE Teacher

The Kingston Academy is seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Female PE Teacher to join our ambitious and high-performing PE department. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3-5, delivering high-quality PE lessons that promote physical confidence, wellbeing, teamwork, resilience, and a lifelong enjoyment of sport and physical activity. The successful candidate will be a passionate and reflective teacher with strong subject knowledge, high expectations, and the ability to motivate and support all learners to achieve their potential. As a visible female role model within the department, they will play an important part in encouraging participation and engagement in sport among female students, contributing to an inclusive and aspirational sporting culture across the school. In addition to curriculum teaching, the role includes contributing to the wider life of the school through extra-curricular clubs, fixtures, and enrichment opportunities. Working collaboratively within the PE team, the successful candidate will help foster a culture of excellence, positive relationships, and enthusiasm for sport within our vibrant school community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive school committed to staff development, student success, and delivering exceptional educational experiences. In 2025, we were recognised as one of the Top 10 best non-selective state schools in the UK based on GCSE outcomes, reflecting our strong culture of aspiration, exceptional teaching, and commitment to every child's success. The school was also named among the Top 50 happiest schools in the UK in Ofsted's official wellbeing survey - a testament to the positive relationships, high standards of behaviour and supportive environment that underpin our ethos. We are proudly inclusive, with a specialist resource provision (SRP) for pupils whose primary need is Autism Spectrum Condition, ensuring that all young people are able to learn, thrive and belong. Our commitment extends not only to pupils but also to the people who work with them every day. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and sustaining an expert workforce through high-quality talent development, ensuring that our staff are skilled, motivated and well supported. By investing in professional learning, coaching, wellbeing and leadership pathways, we ensure that our teachers can flourish - and that our students benefit from consistently excellent teaching., The Kingston Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: 1. Qualifications - Please list all suitable education history and teaching qualifications 2. Please list prior experience relevant to the context of the post 3. What attracts you to this particular school and this particular post? 4. Why are you uniquely qualified above all other candidates? 5. How will you contribute towards taking TKA 'beyond what other schools ordinarily do'? 6. Please provide any other information you wish to provide in support of your application.

• A passion for their subject and committed to delivering engaging and intellectually rigorous lessons;
• Strong subject knowledge;
• Commitment to excellent teaching;
• A willingness to contribute fully to the wider life of the Humanities department and the school.
  
  At The Kingston Academy, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.