The Opportunity
Job Description: Games & PE Teacher
Responsible to: The Headmaster and Deputy Head (Organisation with Pastoral Oversight), and the Director of Sport
Purpose of the job: To lead within the Games programme, and to utilise extensive coaching skills and knowledge, to advise and support others to deliver the sports' programme, and support a fixture programme which meets the needs of all pupils at Farleigh.
Particular Tasks & Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality PE and Games lessons across all age groups (3-13), including swimming
* Demonstrate a high level of subject knowledge and the ability to deliver excellent lessons, which engage all pupils
* Lead the coaching and development of cricket and football throughout the school, ensuring both participation and performance
* Support the delivery of rugby coaching as part of the games programme
* Organise and run lunchtime and after-school sports activities, including cricket nets and drop-in sessions, with a focus on inclusivity and pupil engagement
* Provide tailored support and development for sports scholars and gifted pupils, including preparation for senior school scholarships
* Coach and manage school teams, attending fixtures and tournaments, some of which will take place on exeat weekends
* Assist with planning and delivery of future sports tours and whole-school sporting events such as Sports Day, Swimming Galas, and Cross-Country meets
* Promote and maintain high standards of pupil conduct, sportsmanship and presentation on and off the field
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to departmental planning, CPD, and the ongoing development of sport at Farleigh
* Liaise professionally and positively with parents, staff from other schools, and external partners
* Maintain records of pupil progress, achievement and effort, and contribute to written reports and parents' evenings
* Be confident in the use of technology
* Be willing to uphold and support the Catholic ethos of the school
This job description will be reviewed and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the School in relation to the post holder's professional responsibilities and duties.
Job Summary
Closing date: 30/09/2025
Location: SP11 7PW
Salary
Competitive
Farleigh School, Red Rice, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7PW, England
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