Teacher Of Pe & Sports Science

`We learn not for school but for life'
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Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with an 11-18 Senior School of c.400 pupils and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the School is reflected in its strength of pastoral care and sense of community. The School recently underwent inspection, with a very good report. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Located in the ancient town of Oswestry in the county of Shropshire, the school was founded in 1407 and, as such, lays claim to being one of the oldest truly independent schools in the country. It is located in a beautiful corner of Shropshire with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

TEACHER OF PE & SPORTS SCIENCE

Due to the promotion of one of our Teachers of PE to Head of PE, Oswestry School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, driven & passionate educator of physical education, sport, wellbeing & sport science to be part of our forward-thinking and aspirational team. This role would be suitable for an experienced practitioner. The successful applicant will look forward to teaching PE to pupils across all Key Stages, including our Prep School. In addition, they will be required to teach GCSE, A Level and Cambridge Technical Sport Science, a popular subject here at Oswestry School. For the right candidate, there could be potential for opportunities within the department to grow their professional portfolio.

Driven by a strong sense of moral purpose, you will believe passionately in the importance of every individual pupil. Relentless in your approach, you will have boundless energy to strive for only the very best for pupils. Reflective in all aspects of your work, you will be a highly knowledgeable and skilled practitioner whose pedagogy and practice ensure academic excellence. You will be a class teacher who is motivated by the possibilities and opportunities an incredible education can bring about, and value kindness in everything you do. As an on-the-field & classroom teacher in our school, you will provide excellent teaching of both practical & classroom-based physical education and be a role model to our pupils. You will be a qualified teacher and be fully up to date with curriculum developments. You will work closely with the department on a process of continuous improvement of our sporting ethos and vision, ensuring that the school continues to deliver even better outcomes for pupils.
We want someone with a positive, 'can-do' attitude and a real passion for helping young people succeed. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing physical education & sport science lessons that promote fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles among pupils. You will deliver high-quality lessons, promote a love of sport, and support pupils to stay engaged, focused, and make strong progress.

Furthermore, we are looking for someone who can offer extracurricular opportunities across the department and wider school to enhance the pupil experience at Oswestry School. Specific specialisms or interests in Football, Basketball or Volleyball would be desirable yet not essential. Weekend sport is an important part of the sports programme, and the successful candidates would need to be able to commit to regular Saturday fixtures and the occasional Sunday fixture.

Oswestry School has a thriving boarding community that offers great opportunities for staff to become more involved in this side of school life, and for which accommodation may be available.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post and the school, please contact Sofie Suckley on or email sofie.suckley@oswestryschool.com

Generous fee discounts for staff children, as well as a medical support package and use of facilities, help emphasise that Oswestry School is a community which cares for its employees.

Closing Date for applications: 5pm Thursday 16th April 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Week beginning 20th April 2026

The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.

For an application form and job description please download this from our website: https://www.oswestryschool.com/about-oswestry/join-our-team or contact HR Administrator, Lesley Ward at recruitment@oswestryschool.com

Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Due to the promotion of one of our Teachers of PE to Head of PE, Oswestry School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, driven & passionate educator of physical education, sport, wellbeing & sport science to be part of our forward-thinking and aspirational team. This role would be suitable for an experienced practitioner. The successful applicant will look forward to teaching PE to pupils across all Key Stages, including our Prep School. In addition, they will be required to teach GCSE, A Level and Cambridge Technical Sport Science, a popular subject here at Oswestry School. For the right candidate, there could be potential for opportunities within the department to grow their professional portfolio., Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with an 11-18 Senior School of c.400 pupils and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the School is reflected in its strength of pastoral care and sense of community. The School recently underwent inspection, with a very good report. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Located in the ancient town of Oswestry in the county of Shropshire, the school was founded in 1407 and, as such, lays claim to being one of the oldest truly independent schools in the country. It is located in a beautiful corner of Shropshire with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

Generous fee discounts for staff children, as well as a medical support package and use of facilities, help emphasise that Oswestry School is a community which cares for its employees.