Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time
Department
Lionheart School
Salary
Teacher - UQT Point 5-6 or QTS Main 1 to Main 6 + Additional allowance – SEN min.
Contact
Cindy Gosnell or
Reference
2025_1551
Location
Cowes Campus, Isle of Wight
Closing date
06 October 2025
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Job Description / Person Specification
37 hours per week
Date Required January 2026
Reporting to Headteacher
Lionheart school is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists for a PE Teacher.
Lionheart school is a provision that supports some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight. We provide a stimulating, nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having behavioural difficulties.
We are looking for an inspirational and committed person, with a passion for their subject to teach PE to Science KS3 and KS4.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children's lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.
In return we offer:
* The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
* Be part of a friendly, supportive, and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Cindy Gosnell HR Assistant or
The closing date for applications is noon Monday 6th October 2025
Interview date: Week beginning 13th October 2025
Lionheart school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;
unacceptable behaviour policy
employee code of conduct
our values, culture and inclusivity.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children's Services directorate.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
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