This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of PE who can teach outstanding and interactive lessons across different sports and subjects within the department leading to high levels of student progress, who is an excellent classroom practitioner, deeply committed to improving student outcomes and passionate about teaching and learning.

What makes us special

Our staff team believe passionately in the power of education to transform lives.  We are committed to providing the best possible educational experience that we can; an experience that supports, challenges and inspires our students to achieve their potential and develop into well rounded, kind, resilient and responsible young people, who have a deep love of learning and a curiosity about the world in which they live.

PE at Newton Abbot College 

Our aim is to offer a broad and balanced curriculum, which has sufficient depth and breadth to enable our pupils to develop their physical and mental confidence. We consistently provide a positive learning environment where students are given opportunities to demonstrate attitudes and behaviours that encompass the whole college values (courage, perseverance, hard work, achievement, kindness, respect, pride, aspiration).

We offer a breadth of activities at KS3 that is sequential in leading to study BTEC sport at KS4. We do this by ensuring that all students will be stretched and challenged over the 5 years, taking into account different starting points.

Our department

You will be joining and a large department of 10 staff including experienced PE teachers, ECTs as well as a SSCO. The word ‘Team’ sums the department up perfectly as everybody within the department work for and support each other and are all focused on getting the best outcomes and experiences for our students within PE. The team strives for excellence in all areas and constantly seek to look for ways to develop our approaches and curriculum to ensure our students do they very best they can.  All members of the team actively contribute towards the development of the department and regular formal, and informal meetings ensure that standards of teaching and learning reflect the aims of the college.

The PE department is a highly successful department who for several years have achieved results way above local and national averages. We deliver BTEC Sport, Public Services & Health & Social Care at KS4&5 as well as BTEC Sports Coaching at KS5. We pride ourselves on our outcomes both academically and in the sporting arena. The overriding factor in the success of these outcomes are the positive relationships that are built between the PE team and our students. We have high expectations of our students and our students do of our staff.

The college has a well-structured programme of staff development for all staff which includes regular subject CPD sessions.  At our regular meetings we discuss student progress, share good practice and ideas, discuss matters arising from lesson observations and celebrate student success. We all contribute to department meetings and take on responsibilities that contribute to curriculum and staff development.

Resources and teaching rooms

On the college site we have a sports field that accommodates a 200m running track, two rounders pitches, a nine-a-side football pitch as well as a long jump pit. We have a MUGA with a small hard court basketball court and small astro football pitch. We have a large astroturf that offers four Netball courts and Tennis courts. We also have access, through the leisure centre, to a dance studio, gymnasium, a four-badminton court sports hall and use of the attached swimming pool. We have recently developed our own fitness suite on site for students’ use at KS4 and KS5. 

Here at Newton Abbot College, we are very proud of our extra-curricular programme. We accommodate both sport for all and drive excellence in sport. We compete in local, county and national competitions in a wide variety of sports. We have regular success at county level and are now performing well at a national level in a number of sports. As well as this we offer extracurricular clubs in all sports that are delivered in our curriculum that are open to all students of any ability.

Our curriculum

At Newton Abbot College PE is a vital and valued part of the college curriculum and due to this all of our students have two hours of PE a week in all years in KS3&4 and we offer a sport enrichment programme in our 6th Form.

Our KS3 curriculum covers a wide range of sports and is based on installing the skills and knowledge in these areas so that students can have a lifelong love of sport. We have a PE and a Games pathway in KS3 that all students follow.

At KS4 our curriculum is based much more around the softer outcomes of sport and developing students’ physical and mental wellbeing as well as improving their social development in sport. 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Shares our values and vision for inclusive education
• Has high expectations for all of our students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best
• Is inspirational, forward-thinking and dedicated to raising standards for all in PE
• Holds high expectations and believes every student can achieve success
• Is open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice
• Is organised, proactive, and a collaborative team player
• Acts as a positive and professional role model, demonstrating high expectations at all times
• Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school
• Is committed to safeguarding.

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons that inspire curiosity and confidence
• Create a classroom culture where every student feels valued and able to succeed
• Contribute to the development of an inclusive curriculum that reflects diverse learners
• Work closely with colleagues to share best practice and drive continuous improvement
• Support the wider life of the college through enrichment, pastoral care and collaboration

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and want to be part of a successful, inclusive and highly motivated team delivering outstanding PE, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a nurturing start to your career, we welcome your application.

We offer:

• A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice
• The opportunity to work in an established team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to continuous improvement
• Regular instructional coaching to support you to develop your practice
• Ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you’d love to make a difference to our students – we’d love to hear from you.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included on the following pages.  To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description.  To learn more about the school please visit our website by clicking here. 

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school please contact Charlotte Tonge, Head of Department on CTonge@nacollege.devon.sch.uk

 The closing date for applications is 1st December 2025 at 9.00am.  

Interviews will be held onsite on either 4th  or 5th December 2025.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education).  If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust.  All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. 

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