St Joseph's School - PE Teacher

Cornwall
St Joseph's School
Full-time

Summary

St Joseph’s School, a thriving independent day school in Cornwall, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed PE Teacher with the flexibility and willingness to contribute to the Humanities Department.

Detail

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school community, where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will have a passion for Physical Education and a strong commitment to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle among pupils across the school. In addition, they will demonstrate the versatility and subject knowledge to support the delivery of Humanities subjects, particularly at Key Stage 3.

The ideal candidate will be expected to deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons to children with a range of abilities across both the Junior and Senior School. They will be expected to promote health, fitness, teamwork, and positive attitudes through sport and physical activity, contribute to the wider life of the PE department, including extracurricular clubs, events, and competitions, support the teaching of Humanities (e.g., Geography, History, RE or Worldviews), as required by the timetable, Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver a broad, balanced, and enriching curriculum, and foster a positive and respectful learning environment that supports pupils’ academic and personal development.

At St Joseph’s School, we believe that teachers should make the education of their pupils their first concern. They are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in the work and conduct of both themselves and their pupils. Teachers should act with honesty and integrity, ensuring they forge positive professional relationships and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils. Teachers should also possess strong subject knowledge and keep this up to date.

For the full job description, person specification and application form visit: Vacancies - St. Joseph's School

What we offer: Small class sizes within a positive learning environment, a supportive and collaborative team culture, excellent CPD opportunities, staff discounts on school fees, complimentary lunch and refreshments, and shorter terms with longer holidays — all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews: Week beginning 13th October 2025

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact: pa@stjosephscornwall.co.uk

It is the School’s policy to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age. St Joseph’s School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Please refer to our CP policy here: Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Independent Day School for pupils aged 4 to 16.

St Joseph's School, St Stephens Hill, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8HN

www.stjosephscornwall.co.uk 01566 772580