Description
The job itself
Salary: M1-6/ UPR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Start date: January / April or September 2026
With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.
Lift Kingswood is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic PE Teacher to join our team and further strengthen our outstanding provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to shape a career within an exceptional school.
You are somebody who can:
1. Engage and motivate pupils to enable them to thrive in the classroom.
2. Bring topics to life and deliver innovative teaching.
3. Collaborate with colleagues, to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.
4. Promote the values of the school in and outside of the classroom.
You are somebody who has:
5. QTS (or on track to achieve QTS by September 2026) applications from ECT’s and experienced teachers are welcomed.
6. Experience of teaching at UK secondary school level.
7. The dedication and enthusiasm to teach PE.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About our school:
Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the school as one of the highest performing schools in the region. Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school’s exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.
Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to a ‘PE Teacher’ post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Lift Kingswood is exceptional.
We strongly recommend visiting the school if you are interested in the post, please contact PA to the Principal: .
To apply please visit our website.
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
8. Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
9. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
10. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
11. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.