Teacher of P.E.

Overview

We seek a well-qualified and inspirational professional to teach PE at all levels up to, and including, Sixth Form, and Games to all year groups. Candidates who are able to teach other subjects should make this clear in their application form.

Sport is provided through our Co-Curricular Programme, which supplements the teaching of sports in Academic PE (Years 7 to 9) and coaching of the main sports in Games (rugby, football, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis and athletics). There is an ideal opportunity to develop other sports at the school, and individual athletes and school teams have been successful in a variety of sports e.g. cross-country, rowing, swimming 

Academic PE sits within the Science Faculty staff, and the faculty itself is a committed and well-motivated team who keep abreast of changes and developments in their subjects. PE has been a very popular subject at GCSE and A level. Pupils study the AQA specification for GCSE. In OLA Sixth, the Lower Sixth will study BTEC Sport and Upper Sixth will complete the OCR A Level course. We have moved away from the A-level course because the BTEC pathway is more appropriate for our students. 

PE is taught to all pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9, and it is an option for GCSE. Games includes the major team sports such as hockey and netball for girls, and football and rugby for boys, and is part of the curriculum for all year groups.

At OLA, sports facilities include an indoor Sports Hall and a gym, and also an indoor 25-metre swimming pool. The School playing fields are on a separate site, approximately 100 metres from the School gates. We also use the astro (hockey) and athletics track at Tilsley Park.  

We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and ECTs.

Salary & Benefits

OLA has its own salary scale.  Experience and qualifications are considered when setting starting salaries.

Lunch is provided at no cost during term time, with tea and coffee available throughout the day.  Snacks and light meals are provided to staff who are required to work in the evening for school events. 

Free on-site parking.

CPD and training are encouraged and the school has an exciting annual INSET programme for staff. 

Staff have agreed access to the School’s equipment and facilities, including the indoor swimming pool.

Teaching staff benefit from a staff discount on basic tuition fees of 50% for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff, and qualify for this benefit after completing two years of service. 

Non-contractual benefits are given at the discretion of the Governing body and can be withdrawn without notice.

Location

Our Lady's Abingdon
Radley Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PS

Supporting documents

• Candidate Information Pack
• Teaching Staff Application Form

Deadline and how to apply

• Application deadline: 9am Thursday 15th of May 2025. Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the deadline.

• Interviews: TBC

• Applications should be made via the TES website HERE or via the Teaching Staff Application form and submitted to the HR Manager via email to hr@ola.org.uk 

Safeguarding

Our Lady’s Abingdon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  Successful candidates are required to undertake various safeguarding checks which include an Enhanced DBS and social media check.

Full details are available on the school website.

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