Teacher of PE
Teacher of PE
- 0607
- Lift Winton, London Road, Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SP10 2PS
- Permanent
- Lift Winton
- Closing date: 21 November 2026
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
- Advert opened: 20 October 2026
An exciting PE teacher job opportunity where you will play a vital role in inspiring young people to lead active, healthy lives. You're not just teaching sports skills – you're building confidence, resilience and teamwork in every lesson.
Your new school
Lift Winton is a popular secondary school with fantastic facilities and a great reputation within the local community. With that said, we continue to be ambitious and want to become the best school in Hampshire. The school has recently appointed a new Principal, Myles Preston, who brings with him over ten years of experience in both teaching and leadership roles. Myles is passionate about the prospect of working with and leading a fantastic community of like minded staff who understand the potential that an excellent education has in unlocking doors for young people and who are dedicated to joining a school on a rapid journey of improvement. If you are ambitious, energetic and have a ‘get stuck in' attitude, this could be the role for you.
It's an exciting time to join and be part of our journey, the school maintained a ‘Good' grade in the latest visit by Ofsted in 2023. We pride ourselves on a culture of high support and high expectations, and we have excellent relationships with families and the community who work closely with us to ensure every child receives an excellent education.
Your new role
Myles is passionate about physical education, as a devoted runner and former footballer he believes that sport can help build both discipline and strategy. The school places a strong emphasis on positive relationships, respect and creating a learning environment where every student feels valued. You will join a supportive department and play an important role in delivering engaging and inclusive Physical Education lessons across the school.
- Plan and prepare lessons in line with the National Curriculum
- Teach a range of sports and physical education activities including football, netball, cricket, track and field, and we are looking to grow in this area!
- Assess, track and report on pupil progress
- Maintain positive behaviour and implement school policies effectively
- Differentiate lessons to support students with a range of learning needs
- Contribute to departmental planning and wider school initiatives
- Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Encourage students to develop confidence, teamwork and a positive attitude towards physical activity
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for someone passionate about making PE fun alongside challenging those who are gifted, you will have a proven track record of driving and improving results. You will be an approachable but accountable teacher who can raise and maintain the highest standards of progress, attainment, teaching and learning. You will be highly ambitious for our students, our team, and for raising standards across your department.
Please don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications and interview as we receive them.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
- 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.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school please contact Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager, on jbillows@liftschools.org.
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 in line 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.
